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How to say “Do you have a non-drowsy option?” in Cantonese

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Do you have a non-drowsy option? (有冇唔眼瞓嘅藥呀) — Cantonese pronunciationHear the saved generated-voice recording, then use the pause and replay to practise at your own pace.

The Cantonese phrase

有冇唔眼瞓嘅藥呀jau5 mou5 m4 ngaan5 fan3 ge3 joek6 aa3

Do you have a non-drowsy option?

Video uses a saved generated-voice recording from the Canto School app library.

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Look closer at this phrase

有冇 (jau5 mou5) asks whether an option exists. 唔眼瞓嘅藥 (m4 ngaan5 fan3 ge3 joek6) specifies medicine that does not make you sleepy; it is a request to ask the pharmacist, not a product recommendation.

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

Ask a pharmacist whether a non-drowsy alternative is available; let the professional choose an appropriate option.

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