daai6 gaa1 gam2 waa6大家噉話大家啖话
Jyutpingdaai6 gaa1 gam2 waa6
Yaledaaih gā gám wah
Definition
The same to you; used to return a well-wish or greeting.
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How it's used
Functions as a polite, reciprocal response to well wishes or compliments. It effectively mirrors the sentiment back to the speaker without needing to repeat the original phrase. While often used for positive greetings, it can occasionally carry a sarcastic tone when used to deflect insults.
Examples
A: Wish you progress in the new year! B: Same to you!
Related words
Common phrases
Wish you good health, same to you
Common mistake
Avoid using this to agree with a factual statement about yourself, as it specifically functions to return a sentiment or wish. It is not a general way to say "I agree" or "me too."
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
