Morning Arrival in Tsim Sha Tsui
Listen to the audio clips & select the correct Cantonese response.
Hotel Receptionist (Ah Ming)
早晨！你好嗎？
zou2 san4! nei5 hou2 maa3?
Listening & Comprehension Challenge:
聽聲選擇正確回應：
Select Cantonese Response:
Scene 1 of 4Survival Cantonese Core 8
Master the 8 essential Cantonese phrases required for surviving in Hong Kong.
Speed Matching Arcade
Match Cantonese characters with Jyutping romanization and English meanings before time runs out!
Ready for the Quick-Fire Challenge?
Match all 8 survival Cantonese terms to earn bonus HKD coins and test your speed!
Tap a Cantonese term, then tap its matching English or Jyutping pair!
The Great "Thank You" Distinction
In Cantonese, there are two distinct ways to say "Thank You". Using the wrong one sounds unusual to locals!
唔該
M4 goi1
Used when someone performs a service, help, or favor for you (e.g. serving food, holding the elevator, handing back change, or asking "Excuse me").
Examples:
• Waiter brings tea ➔ 唔該
• Asking someone to pass salt ➔ 唔該
• Saying "Excuse me" in crowd ➔ 唔該
多謝
Do1 ze6
Used when receiving a physical gift, money/red packet (利是), a compliment, or formal appreciation.
Examples:
• Friend gives birthday present ➔ 多謝
• Received compliment ("Nice hat!") ➔ 多謝
• Received Lunar Red Envelope ➔ 多謝
Quick Check: Which one would you use?
A waiter brings your hot cup of Hong Kong Milk Tea at a Cha Chaan Teng.