ho2 bat1 si6 maa1可不是嗎可不是吗

Jyutpingho2 bat1 si6 maa1

Yalehó bāt sih mā

Definition

Isn't that so? Don't you agree?

colloquialcommunication

How it's used

Functions as a rhetorical tag to seek agreement or emphasize a shared opinion. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to common Cantonese agreement markers like 係咪呀 or 唔係咩. Using it in casual conversation can sound a bit dramatic or like you are quoting a script, so it is often used for emphasis or when making a point with a touch of flair.

Related words

Common mistake

Learners often overuse this in casual settings where a simpler tag like 係咪 would be more natural. It is not a direct translation of the English tag question right, as it specifically functions to confirm a point you are strongly asserting rather than just checking for information.