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How to say “The power has gone out” in Cantonese

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The power has gone out (停咗電呀) — Cantonese pronunciationHear the saved generated-voice recording, then use the pause and replay to practise at your own pace.

The Cantonese phrase

停咗電呀ting4 zo2 din6 aa3

The power has gone out

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zo2 marks the change into the current power-out state.

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

Use this to report a power cut in a flat or building.

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