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How to say “This lift is broken” in Cantonese
Watch, listen, and try the phrase at your own pace.
The Cantonese phrase
呢部升降機壞咗ni1 bou6 sing1 gong3 gei1 waai6 zo2
This lift is broken
Video uses a saved generated-voice recording from the Canto School app library.
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Look closer at this phrase
呢部升降機 (ni1 bou6 sing1 gong3 gei1) identifies this lift; 壞咗 (waai6 zo2) says it has broken down. The line reports its status, not a general warning about all lifts.
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
Resident · Finding a lift out of service. Recognizes a common building disruption