m4 goi1 saai3 nei5唔該嗮你唔该嗮你
Jyutpingm4 goi1 saai3 nei5
Yalem̀h gōi saai néih
Definition
Thank you very much (for help or services).
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How it's used
This expression carries a stronger sense of gratitude than the standard 唔該. It is specifically used when someone has performed a service or provided help that required effort, making it more personal and appreciative. While 唔該 can function as a polite way to get someone's attention or ask for a favor, 唔該嗮你 is strictly reserved for expressing thanks after the fact.
Examples
Thank you so much for carrying so many things for me.
Thank you very much for fixing my computer.
Related words
Common phrases
really thank you very much
Common mistake
Avoid using this to get someone's attention in a crowd or to ask for a favor, as it is strictly a closing expression of gratitude. Using it to initiate a request sounds confusing or overly dramatic to native speakers.
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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.
