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How to say “nothing special” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
冇咩特別mou5 me1 dak6 bit6
nothing special
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How to pronounce it
Read the Jyutping as mou5 me1 dak6 bit6. 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 very usable low-pressure answer to 'what's up?'
Try it when: Giving a low-pressure answer when someone asks what is new.
Rough literal gloss: no what special.