唔好意思，借借。
m4 hou2 ji3 si1 ze3 ze3
Excuse me, could I get past?
Excuse me / sorryin Cantonese.
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唔好意思
m4 hou2 ji3 si1
excuse me / sorry
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How to say “excuse me / sorry” in Cantonese
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The Cantonese phrase
For a light interruption or apology
唔好意思 (m4 hou2 ji3 si1) suits getting past someone, interrupting gently, or a light bump. For a meaningful mistake or harm, use the stronger 對唔住 (deoi3 m4 zyu6).
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- Meaning
- excuse me / sorry
- Traditional Chinese
- 唔好意思
- Jyutping
- m4 hou2 ji3 si1
How to pronounce it
Follow the four syllables m4 hou2 ji3 si1. Together they form one polite formula; its literal pieces are not a conversational word-for-word translation.
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When to use it
唔好意思 is a polite apology or way to interrupt. It suits getting someone’s attention; 唔該 is also common when requesting service.
Try it when: Getting past someone, interrupting gently, or apologizing for a light bump.
Examples
唔好意思，我遲咗。
m4 hou2 ji3 si1 ngo5 ci4 zo2
Sorry, I’m late.