hai6 laa1係啦系啦
Jyutpinghai6 laa1
Yalehaih lā
Definition
Yes; exactly; that's right.
colloquialcommunicationparticle
How it's used
Functions as a versatile affirmative marker that often signals agreement or confirmation of a previous statement. It carries a conversational tone that feels more natural and engaged than a simple 係. Speakers frequently use it to acknowledge information or to signal that they are following the flow of the conversation.
Examples
Are you going tomorrow? Yes, I am going.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal writing or professional settings where a simple 係 or 係呀 is more appropriate. It can sound overly casual or dismissive if used to cut off someone who is explaining something important.
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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.
