CANTONESE PHRASE · GREETINGS
How to say “hello” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
你好nei5 hou2
hello
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Saved generated-voice recording from the Canto School app library.
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How to pronounce it
There are two sound beats in nei5 hou2. Keep them together as the greeting 你好 rather than translating the two characters separately.
Play the whole greeting once, then say its two beats along with the saved recording.
When to use it
Safe, simple greeting. In casual speech, people often jump straight into the situation.
Try it when: Greeting someone you have just met.
Rough literal gloss: you good.