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How to say “no, thanks” in Cantonese

Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.

The Cantonese phrase

唔使喇，唔該m4 sai2 laa3 m4 goi1

no, thanks

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How to pronounce it

Read the Jyutping as m4 sai2 laa3 m4 goi1. 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

A natural compact answer when the server asks whether you want anything else.

Try it when: Declining something else when a server offers it.

Rough literal gloss: no need, thanks.

greetingsexcuse me / sorry唔好意思m4 hou2 ji3 si1greetingsI'm sorry對唔住deoi3 m4 zyu6greetingsthank you多謝do1 ze6
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