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How to say “how have you been lately?” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
你最近點呀nei5 zeoi3 gan6 dim2 aa3
how have you been lately?
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How to pronounce it
Read the Jyutping as nei5 zeoi3 gan6 dim2 aa3. Its number after each syllable marks a Cantonese tone. Play the saved recording to hear the whole phrase, then say it back at your own pace.
When to use it
Friendly catch-up opener. The final aa3 makes it softer.
Try it when: Starting a relaxed catch-up with someone you know.
Rough literal gloss: you recently how.