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Online life

Go online, use WhatsApp, send and forward messages and photos on your phone

6words
20XP
6–11min
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Learn the Cantonese for To go online, WhatsApp, To send, To send, to pass on, To use, To go back, to come back. 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 go online: 上網 (soeng5 mong5)
  • WhatsApp: WhatsApp (undefined)
  • To send: send (undefined)
  • To send, to pass on: 傳 (cyun4)
  • To use: 用 (jung6)
  • To go back, to come back: 返 (faan1)

You can already name your phone and a message. Now let's go online: open WhatsApp, send and forward messages and photos, and get back to people.

soeng5mong5

To go online

ngo5faan1dou3uk1kei2zau6zung1ji3soeng5mong5

When I get home I like to go online.

WhatsApp

WhatsApp

ngo5tung4tung4si6do1sou3jung6WhatsAppking1gai2

I mostly chat with my colleagues on WhatsApp.

send

To send

nei5sendgo3dei6zi2bei2ngo5ngo5zaa1ce1lai4zip3nei5

Send me the address and I'll drive over to pick you up.

cyun4

To send, to pass on

o1Johncyun4zo2fan2man4gin2bei2sing4go3team,giu3daai6gaa1hoi1wui2cin4tai2jat1tai2

John sent a document to the whole team, asking everyone to read it before the meeting.

jung6

To use

ho2m4ho2ji5ze3nei5bou6sau2gei1jung6haa5

Can I borrow your phone for a moment?

faan1

To go back, to come back

ngo5jat1fong3gung1faan1dou3uk1kei2zau6taan1hai2so1faa2bou1kek6

The moment I get home from work, I flop on the sofa and binge-watch shows.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Online life 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 Online life teach in Cantonese?

This lesson covers To go online, WhatsApp, To send, To send, to pass on, To use, To go back, to come back.

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.