CANTONESE PRONUNCIATION · WORK
How to say “This document is due today” in Cantonese
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The Cantonese phrase
呢份文件今日要交ni1 fan6 man4 gin2 gam1 jat6 jiu3 gaau1
This document is due today
Video uses a saved generated-voice recording from the Canto School app library.
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Look closer at this phrase
呢份文件 (ni1 fan6 man4 gin2) points to this document; 今日要交 (gam1 jat6 jiu3 gaau1) says it must be handed in today. The urgency comes from the stated deadline.
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
Coworker · Discussing a deadline. Makes an immediate deadline clear