Cantonese Word of the Day
唔好意思
mm HOU yi si • phrase / interjection — 24th of May, 2026
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Meaning: Excuse me / Sorry (used for minor apologies or to get someone's attention); also 'to feel embarrassed'.
Examples
- 唔好意思，借過一下。
(Excuse me, may I pass through?) - 唔好意思，我遲到咗。
(Sorry, I'm late.) - 唔好意思，打擾你一陣。
(Sorry to bother you for a moment.)
Synonyms
- 對唔住
- 失禮
Use 唔好意思 for small apologies (bumping into someone, being late a bit), or to politely get attention (similar to 'excuse me'). It is less strong than 對唔住 (which is for more serious apologies). It also expresses mild embarrassment.
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