CANTONESE PHRASE · PEOPLE
How to say “my family” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
我屋企人ngo5 uk1 kei2 jan4
my family
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How to pronounce it
Read the Jyutping as ngo5 uk1 kei2 jan4. 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
Natural Cantonese way to talk about family members as a group.
Try it when: Talking about your family as a group.
Rough literal gloss: my home people.