m4 goi1唔該唔该

Jyutpingm4 goi1

Yalem̀h gōi

語句Very common

Definition

Thank you; used to express gratitude, especially for small favors, or as a polite "please" or "excuse me".

thank you; used to express gratitude, typically for minor or expected favors
please; excuse me; used to politely make a request or get someone's attention

m4唔goi1該bei2畀bui1杯seoi2水ngo5我。

m4唔goi1该bei2畀bui1杯seoi2水ngo5我。

Please give me a glass of water.

colloquialcommunicationdaily actions

How it's used

Functions as both a polite request for assistance and a way to express gratitude. It is the standard way to say excuse me when trying to get past someone or flagging down a waiter. Unlike formal expressions of thanks, it carries a sense of casual, everyday courtesy that fits almost any social interaction.

Examples

m4唔goi1該bong1幫ngo5我ling1拎bui1杯seoi2水。

Please get me a glass of water.

m4唔goi1該saai3晒nei5你bong1幫ngo5我sau2手aa4呀。

Thanks a lot for helping me out.

Common phrases

m4唔goi1該saai3晒

thanks a lot

m4唔goi1該nei5你

thank you

Common mistake

Avoid using it to express deep, emotional gratitude for a major life favor, as it can sound too casual or dismissive in those contexts. For significant help, native speakers often prefer 多謝 instead.