Comfort & Reassurance安慰 · Learn Cantonese for daily life in Hong Kong
These are 8 practical comfort & reassurance words and phrases for everyday life in Hong Kong, written for Filipino domestic helpers. Each entry gives the Cantonese characters, the Jyutping romanisation so you can say it out loud, and the meaning in both English and Filipino.
Beginner
| Cantonese | Jyutping | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 😊 | 唔怕 | m4 paa3 | Don't be afraid Huwag kang matakot |
| 👌 | 冇事 | mou5 si6 | It's alright Ayos lang |
| 🙋 | 我喺度 | ngo5 hai2 dou6 | I'm here Nandito ako |
Intermediate
| Cantonese | Jyutping | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥰 | 乖 | gwaai1 | Good (to a child or elder) Mabait |
| 🤷 | 唔緊要 | m4 gan2 jiu3 | Never mind Ayos lang, walang problema |
| 👏 | 你好叻 | nei5 hou2 lek1 | You're doing well Ang galing mo |
Advanced
| Cantonese | Jyutping | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📞 | 你嘅女打嚟 | nei5 ge3 neoi2 daa2 lai4 | Your daughter called Tumawag ang anak mong babae |
| ⏳ | 陣間就返嚟 | zan6 gaan1 zau6 faan1 lai4 | She'll be back soon Babalik din siya agad |
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