Cantonese Word of the Day
問
MAN • verb — 1st of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to ask (a question); to inquire
Examples
- 我想問一個問題。
(I want to ask a question.) - 佢問咗老師有關功課嘅事。
(He asked the teacher about the homework.) - 遇到困難就要問人幫手。
(When you encounter difficulties, ask someone for help.)
Synonyms
- 查詢
- 打聽
問 is the basic verb for asking questions or making inquiries. It is used alone or in compounds like 問路 (ask for directions) and 問價 (ask the price). For polite requests, Cantonese often combines it with other words (e.g., 請問 for 'may I ask...').
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