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How to say “Could you move over a little?” in Cantonese
Watch, listen, and try the phrase at your own pace.
The Cantonese phrase
可唔可以行開少少呀？ho2 m4 ho2 ji5 haang4 hoi1 siu2 siu2 aa3
Could you move over a little?
Video uses a saved generated-voice recording from the Canto School app library.
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Look closer at this phrase
可唔可以 (ho2 m4 ho2 ji5) politely asks if the move is possible; 行開少少 (haang4 hoi1 siu2 siu2) asks the person to shift aside a little, not to leave entirely.
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
Passenger · Making space in a crowded area. Requests space without sounding harsh