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What you think

Say what you think and feel, what something seems like, and whether you agree

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Learn the Cantonese for To think, to feel, To think, to ponder, To seem like, Maybe, Right, correct, to agree. This lesson gives you each word with a clear example and romanization, plus audio so you can hear exactly how it sounds.

What you'll learn

  • To think, to feel: 覺得 (gok3 dak1)
  • To think, to ponder: 諗 (nam2)
  • To seem like: 好似 (hou2 ci5)
  • Maybe: 可能 (ho2 nang4)
  • Right, correct, to agree: 啱 (aam1)

You can already name how you feel, like nervous or excited. Now let's learn to say what you think: give an opinion, say what something seems like, and tell someone you agree.

gok3覺dak1得

To think, to feel

ngo5我gok3覺dak1得fan2份gung1功fo3課hou2好naan4難。

I think the homework is really hard.

nam2諗

To think, to ponder

ngo5我nam2諗zo2咗hou2好noi6耐,dou1都m4唔zi1知heoi3去bin1邊dou6度hou2好。

I thought about it for a long time and still don't know where's a good place to go.

hou2好ci5似

To seem like

keoi5佢gam1今jat6日hou2好ci5似hou2好m4唔hoi1開sam1心。

He seems really unhappy today.

ho2可nang4能

Maybe

ting1聽jat6日ho2可nang4能lok6落jyu5雨。

It might rain tomorrow.

aam1啱

Right, correct, to agree

nei5你gong2講dak1得aam1啱。

You are right.

Frequently asked questions

Is the What you think lesson free?

Yes. This Cantonese lesson is free to read online, with romanization and meanings for every word. In the YumCha app, your first lesson is free to try, and vocabulary practice, flashcards, and the dictionary stay free. A subscription unlocks the full interactive lesson path.

Which words does What you think teach in Cantonese?

This lesson covers To think, to feel, To think, to ponder, To seem like, Maybe, Right, correct, to agree.

What romanization is used?

Both Jyutping and Yale, and you can switch between them. The romanization sits above every word, so you always know the pronunciation.

Do I need to read Chinese characters to start?

No. Romanization sits above every character and audio plays each word, so you can start speaking from your first lesson.