zam2 mo1 joeng6怎麼樣怎么样
Jyutpingzam2 mo1 joeng6
Yalejám mō yeuhng
Definition
How; what; in what way.
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How it's used
Use 點樣 instead of 怎麼樣 in almost all spoken Cantonese contexts. While 怎麼樣 is understood, it sounds distinctly like a Mandarin import and will mark you as a non-native speaker. It functions as an interrogative pronoun for manner or quality, similar to how in English.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 怎麼樣 in daily conversation as it sounds unnatural and overly formal. Stick to 點樣 to maintain a natural Cantonese flow.
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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.
