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How to say “Sorry, I bumped into you” in Cantonese
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The Cantonese phrase
唔好意思，撞到你m4 hou2 ji3 si1 zong6 dou2 nei5
Sorry, I bumped into you
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Look closer at this phrase
唔好意思 (m4 hou2 ji3 si1) apologizes for the minor accident; 撞到你 (zong6 dou2 nei5) specifies bumping into the listener. It is more concrete than a bare apology.
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
Passerby · Accidental contact in a crowd. Gives an immediate everyday apology