hou2 ci5 hai6好似係好似系

Jyutpinghou2 ci5 hai6

Yalehóu chíh haih

語句

Definition

It seems so; a phrase used to express uncertainty or to make a joke after making a statement.

colloquialcommunicationslang

How it's used

Adding this phrase at the end of a sentence acts as a verbal disclaimer, effectively distancing the speaker from the truth value of their previous statement. It is frequently used in online forums and social media to mimic a specific meme culture where users mockingly qualify their own assertions. The tone is often ironic, suggesting that the speaker is aware their information might be unreliable or entirely fabricated.

Examples

keoi5佢ting1聽jat6日jing1應goi1該wui2會faan1返gung1工，hou2好ci5似hai6係。

He should be coming to work tomorrow, I think.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪hou2好zung1鍾ji3意sik6食nei4呢joeng6樣je5嘢？hou2好ci5似hai6係。

Do you really like eating this? I guess so.

Common phrases

hou2好ci5似hai6係gam3咁

seems to be like that

Common mistake

Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as it signals a lack of confidence or a dismissive attitude towards the topic being discussed. It is strictly for casual, humorous, or informal social interactions.