CANTONESE PRONUNCIATION · FAMILY
How to say “Don’t watch television for so long” in Cantonese
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The Cantonese phrase
唔好睇咁耐電視m4 hou2 tai2 gam3 noi6 din6 si6
Don’t watch television for so long
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Look closer at this phrase
唔好睇 sets a limit on watching; 咁耐電視 specifies not watching television for so long.
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
Parent · Setting a screen-time limit. Gives a natural household boundary