Cantonese Word of the Day
唔該
m-GOI • polite expression / interjection — 10th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: A polite expression used for 'please', 'thank you' (for services or small favors), or 'excuse me'.
Examples
- 唔該,幫我開門。
(Please, help me open the door.) - 唔該晒你幫我搬行李。
(Thanks a lot for helping me carry the luggage.) - 唔該,可唔可以借過?
(Excuse me, can I get by?)
Synonyms
- 多謝
- 唔該晒
Use 唔該 for brief polite requests (like 'please' or 'excuse me') and to thank someone for a service or small favor. For receiving gifts or more formal thanks, 多謝 is more appropriate. Adding 晒 (唔該晒) makes the gratitude stronger (like 'thanks a lot').
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