Cantonese Word of the Day
唔該
muh-GOI • interjection / polite phrase — 10th of May, 2026
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Meaning: A versatile polite phrase meaning 'please', 'thanks' (informal), or 'excuse me' to get someone's attention or ask someone to move
Examples
- 唔該借過一下。
(Excuse me, may I get past?) - 唔該，你可以幫我拎呢個嗎？
(Please, can you help me carry this?) - 唔該晒！
(Thanks a lot!)
Synonyms
- 多謝
- 唔好意思
Use 唔該 for small, everyday polite interactions: to ask someone to move, to make a polite request, or to say a casual 'thanks' (especially to service staff). For bigger or more formal thanks, use 多謝. 唔好意思 is closer to 'excuse me' or 'sorry' when you're apologising or feeling embarrassed.
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