jyu4 ho4如何
Jyutpingjyu4 ho4
Yaleyùh hòh
Definition
How; in what way.
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How it's used
如何 is almost exclusively used in formal, written, or literary Cantonese contexts. In everyday spoken Cantonese, 點樣 is the standard and natural way to express how. Using 如何 in casual conversation sounds stiff, overly academic, or like a direct translation from Mandarin.
Related words
Common phrases
no matter what
Common mistake
Learners often use 如何 in spoken sentences because they see it in textbooks, but it sounds unnatural to native speakers. Stick to 點樣 for all daily interactions.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
