wo4禾
Jyutpingwo4
Yalewòh
Definition
(plant) rice crop
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This is a deliberate phonetic shift of 我, often used in online text or casual messaging to sound cute, playful, or childish. It mimics the way a toddler might struggle to pronounce the velar nasal initial of the standard pronoun. Using it in professional or formal settings will likely come across as unprofessional or overly cutesy.
Examples
wo5 gam1 jat6 hou2 mong4 aa4
禾今日好忙呀。
I am very busy today.
wo5 soeng2 heoi3 sik6 faan6 nei5 ne1
禾想去食飯，你呢？
I want to go eat, how about you?
Related words
Common phrases
wo5 zi6 gei2
禾自己
myself
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 禾, which refers to rice seedlings or grain crops. The context of the sentence will always clarify whether it is being used as a pronoun or a literal reference to agriculture.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
