m4 goi1 ze3 ze3唔該借借唔该借借
Jyutpingm4 goi1 ze3 ze3
Yalem̀h gōi je je
Definition
Excuse me; please let me get past.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Use this phrase specifically when you need to physically pass through a crowded space. It functions as a polite request for people to move aside just enough for you to get by. Unlike the more general 唔該 which is used for thanking or asking for service, this is strictly for navigating physical obstacles.
Examples
There are so many people in front, excuse me.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to get someone's attention for a conversation, as it sounds like you are trying to push past them. Use 唔該 or 請問 instead if you just want to ask a question.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
