gong2 waa6講話讲话
Jyutpinggong2 waa6
Yalegóng wah
Definition
A speech or talk; to give a speech.
neutralschoolcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to a formal address or speech delivered to an audience, often in a school or institutional setting. Unlike the verb 講嘢 which simply means to speak or talk, this noun carries a sense of official preparation and authority. It is frequently associated with formal ceremonies or morning assemblies.
Measure word
dyun6段dyunhExamples
The principal is giving a speech in the hall today.
Have you finished listening to the principal's speech yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to deliver a speech
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage where 講話 can function as a verb meaning to talk or scold. In Cantonese, it is strictly a noun referring to the act of giving a speech.
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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.
