hai6 gam2 sin1係咁先系咁先

Jyutpinghai6 gam2 sin1

Yalehaih gám sīn

Definition

Bye now!; that's it for now; that's all for now; gotta go! [colloquial]

colloquialcommunication

How it's used

Functions as a polite but firm way to signal the end of a phone call or a face to face interaction. It effectively cuts off further conversation without sounding overly abrupt or rude. It is essentially the Cantonese equivalent of saying "I'm heading off now" or "I'll leave it at that."

Examples

ngo5 zung6 jau5 je5 mong4 hai6 gam2 sin1 laa3

我仲有嘢忙，係咁先喇。

I'm still busy with things, that's all for now.

king1 jyun4 laa3 hai6 gam2 sin1 baai1 baai3

傾完喇，係咁先，拜拜。

Finished talking, that's it, bye bye.

Related words

Common phrases

hai6 gam2 sin1 baai1 baai3

係咁先，拜拜

That's all for now, bye.

hai6 gam2 sin1 haa6 ci3 gin3

係咁先，下次見

That's all for now, see you next time.

Common mistake

Avoid using this in formal business settings or with superiors, as it can sound too casual or dismissive. It is best reserved for friends, family, or colleagues you are on familiar terms with.