ze2 mo1這麼这么
Jyutpingze2 mo1
Yalejé mō
Definition
Such; so; like this; in this way.
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How it's used
Cantonese speakers almost exclusively use 咁 instead of 這麼 in spoken contexts. Using 這麼 often sounds like a direct translation from Mandarin and can make your speech sound unnatural or overly formal. It is common to see 咁 used as an adverb to mean so, such as in 咁靚 or 咁貴.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 這麼 in casual conversation, which sounds stiff. Always prefer 咁 when speaking Cantonese to maintain a natural flow.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
