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How to say “sorry, I'll check it” in Cantonese
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The Cantonese phrase
唔好意思，我查一查m4 hou2 ji3 si1 ngo5 caa4 jat1 caa4
sorry, I'll check it
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Look closer at this phrase
The repeated verb makes the checking action sound brief and immediate.
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
A standard staff response that acknowledges the problem without promising the outcome yet.