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How to say “There’s no need to be so polite” in Cantonese
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The Cantonese phrase
唔使咁客氣m4 sai2 gam3 haak3 hei3
There’s no need to be so polite
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Look closer at this phrase
唔使咁客氣 (m4 sai2 gam3 haak3 hei3) modestly downplays the thanks: there is no need to be so formal. It is a warm response, not a rebuke.
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
Host · Downplaying the thanks. Teaches a common warm response