seon3 bat1 seon3 jau4 nei5信不信由你
Jyutpingseon3 bat1 seon3 jau4 nei5
Yaleseun bāt seun yàuh néih
Definition
Believe it or not.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
This phrase is used to express that the speaker is stating a fact, regardless of whether the listener chooses to accept it. It carries a slightly defiant or indifferent tone, signaling that the speaker has no intention of providing further proof to convince the listener. It is common to add 啦 at the end to soften the tone or to emphasize the finality of the statement.
Examples
Believe it or not, he really won the first prize.
Common phrases
believe it or not
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
