Greetings問候 · Learn Cantonese for daily life in Hong Kong
These are 6 practical greetings 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.
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| Cantonese | Jyutping | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👋 | 你好 | nei5 hou2 | Hello Kumusta |
| 🙏 | 多謝 | do1 ze6 | Thank you Salamat |
| 🤲 | 唔該 | m4 goi1 | Please / Excuse me Pakiusap |
| 👋 | 再見 | zoi3 gin3 | Goodbye Paalam |
| 🌅 | 早晨 | zou2 san4 | Good morning Magandang umaga |
| 🌙 | 早唞 | zou2 tau2 | Good night Magandang gabi |
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