CANTONESE PRONUNCIATION · EVERYDAY CONVERSATION
How to say “It’s been a long time” in Cantonese
Watch, listen, and try the phrase at your own pace.
The Cantonese phrase
好耐冇見喇hou2 noi6 mou5 gin3 laa3
It’s been a long time
Video uses a saved generated-voice recording from the Canto School app library.
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Look closer at this phrase
好耐冇見 is the fixed long-time-no-see greeting. Keep the phrase together when reconnecting with a friend.
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
Friend · Reuniting with someone. Opens a warm reunion naturally