CANTONESE PRONUNCIATION · HEALTH
How to say “can you give me a glass of water?” in Cantonese
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The Cantonese phrase
可唔可以畀杯水我ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 bei2 bui1 seoi2 ngo5
can you give me a glass of water?
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Cantonese places the recipient after the thing being given in this request.
The number after each Jyutping syllable marks its Cantonese tone. Listen to the whole saved recording and repeat at your own pace.
When to use it
A useful request in homes, restaurants, clinics, and hotels.