si6 mo1是麼是么
Jyutpingsi6 mo1
Yalesih mō
Definition
Is that so? Really?
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How it's used
This expression is primarily a written form that occasionally appears in formal speech or when someone is mimicking a literary tone. In everyday spoken Cantonese, native speakers almost exclusively use 係咩 or 係咩嚟㗎 instead. Using this in casual conversation will sound stiff or overly dramatic.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this because it looks like a direct translation of the Mandarin phrase, but it sounds unnatural in daily life. Stick to 係咩 for natural interaction.
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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.
