CANTONESE PRONUNCIATION · MARKETS
How to say “It only arrived this morning” in Cantonese
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The Cantonese phrase
今朝先到㗎gam1 ziu1 sin1 dou3 gaa3
It only arrived this morning
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Look closer at this phrase
今朝 places the fish’s arrival this morning; 先到 presents it as recently delivered. This is a vendor’s claim in the dialogue.
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
Fishmonger · Reassuring the shopper about freshness. Uses timing to support a freshness claim