man6問问

Jyutpingman6

Yalemahn

動詞Very common

Definition

To ask or inquire in order to find out something unknown or not understood.

colloquialcommunicationdaily actions

How it's used

Asking a question in Cantonese often involves adding the particle 吓 to soften the tone, making the request sound less like an interrogation and more like a casual inquiry. When you want to ask for permission or request something, you might use 問 instead of asking directly, though it is common to pair it with other verbs to specify the intent.

Common phrases

man6問lou6路

to ask for directions

man6問cing1清co2楚

to ask clearly

man6問daap3答

question and answer

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 問 with 叫, which means to tell or ask someone to do something. If you want to request an action, use 叫; if you want to seek information, use 問.