naan4 gong2難講难讲
Jyutpingnaan4 gong2
Yalenàahn góng
Definition
Difficult or hard to say; uncertain or hard to decide immediately.
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How it's used
Expresses uncertainty or hesitation when predicting an outcome or judging a situation. It functions as a comment on the unpredictability of future events or the complexity of a choice. Adding the particle 喎 at the end often softens the tone, making it sound more conversational and speculative.
Examples
It's really hard to say whether it will rain tomorrow.
It's hard to say whether he will agree or not.
Common phrases
really hard to say
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 難說, which is a Mandarin expression. While native speakers might understand it, 難講 is the standard way to express this sentiment in Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
