ngo5 oi3 nei5我爱你
Jyutpingngo5 oi3 nei5
Yalengóh oi néih
Definition
I love you.
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How it's used
Cantonese speakers rarely use the direct translation 我愛你 in daily life, as it sounds overly dramatic or like a line from a movie. Instead, 鍾意 is the standard way to express romantic interest or affection. If you want to express deep love, you might say 我好愛你, but it is reserved for very serious or emotional moments.
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Common mistake
Using 我愛你 to a new partner or a friend can sound unnatural or overly intense. Stick to 鍾意 for most romantic contexts.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
