CANTONESE PRONUNCIATION · HEALTH
How to say “It may make you a little sleepy” in Cantonese
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The Cantonese phrase
可能會有少少眼瞓ho2 nang4 wui5 jau5 siu2 siu2 ngaan5 fan3
It may make you a little sleepy
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ho2 nang4 marks possibility rather than certainty.
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
Recognize that the pharmacist is describing a possible, not certain, drowsiness effect.