jau6 hai6 bo3又係噃又系噃
Jyutpingjau6 hai6 bo3
Yaleyauh haih bo
Definition
Oh yeah; that is indeed the case. Used to express sudden agreement with someone's point.
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How it's used
Signals a sudden realization or agreement after being reminded of a fact that was temporarily forgotten. It carries a conversational tone of being caught off guard by one's own memory lapse. The particle 噃 adds a sense of discovery or confirmation to the statement.
Examples
This shop actually closed down, oh yeah, I almost forgot.
You said we need to go home early today, oh yeah, almost stayed out too late.
Related words
Common phrases
Oh yeah, I almost forgot
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 係呀 which is a simple agreement. 又係噃 specifically implies that you previously knew this information but it had slipped your mind until the current moment.
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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.
