waa6 seng1話聲话声

Jyutpingwaa6 seng1

Yalewah sēng

Definition

To tell, inform, or give someone a heads-up.

colloquialcommunicationdaily actions

How it's used

This phrase functions as a casual, polite way to request an update or notification. It carries a slightly softer tone than just saying 話我知, implying that the speaker wants to be kept in the loop for convenience or safety. It is frequently used when asking someone to give a heads-up before they take an action or when they arrive at a location.

Examples

nei5你zan6陣gaan1間gei3記dak1得waa6話seng1聲ngo5我zi1知aa4呀。

Remember to let me know later.

jau5有me1咩si6事gei3記dak1得waa6話seng1聲ngo5我teng1聽。

If anything happens, remember to tell me.

Common phrases

waa6話seng1聲ngo5我zi1知

let me know

waa6話seng1聲ngo5我teng1聽

tell me

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the simple verb 話, but 話聲 specifically implies a brief notification or a quick update rather than a long conversation or a formal announcement.