CANTONESE PRONUNCIATION · FAMILY
How to say “We’re family; no need to be so formal” in Cantonese
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The Cantonese phrase
一家人唔使客氣啦jat1 gaa1 jan4 m4 sai2 haak3 hei3 laa1
We’re family; no need to be so formal
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Look closer at this phrase
一家人 frames the relationship as family; 唔使客氣 says formal thanks are unnecessary in that close context.
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
Relative · Responding to family thanks. Models warm family pragmatics