hou2 hou2 hou2好好好
Jyutpinghou2 hou2 hou2
Yalehóu hóu hóu
Definition
Okay, okay, okay; a colloquial expression of agreement or compliance, sometimes showing impatience.
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How it's used
Repetition serves to emphasize agreement or to signal that the speaker is ready to move on from a conversation. It often carries a sense of impatience or dismissiveness when used to shut down further discussion. The tone is casual and should be avoided in formal settings.
Examples
Okay okay, I will go over in a bit.
Related words
Common phrases
Okay okay, no problem.
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 好, which means good. Using this to describe something as high quality would be incorrect, as it functions strictly as a conversational filler for agreement.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
