CANTONESE PHRASE · NUMBERS
How to say “what time is it now?” in Cantonese
Hear the phrase, follow its Jyutping pronunciation, and see when it belongs in a real conversation.
The Cantonese phrase
而家幾點ji4 gaa1 gei2 dim2
what time is it now?
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How to pronounce it
Read the Jyutping as ji4 gaa1 gei2 dim2. 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
Use when asking the current time. dim2 is the o'clock word here.
Try it when: Asking someone for the current time.
Rough literal gloss: now how many o'clock.