Cantonese Class in Hong Kong Lesson 1

Cantonese Class in Hong Kong lesson 1 - What is your name?

Welcome to Cantonese Class in Hong Kong Lesson 1! In this lesson, you’ll learn how to introduce yourself in Cantonese. These simple phrases are perfect for beginners and will help you start a conversation right away!

📚 Vocabularies:

• 我 (ngóh): I; me

• 叫 (gíu): called; named

• 你 (néih): you (singular)

• 乜嘢 (māt yéh): what?

• 咩 (mē): contraction of "what" (māt yéh)

• 名 (mèng): name

• 啊 (a): particle often put at the end of a question or sentence

• 阿 (ā): particle used in front of a first name to make it sound better (e.g., 阿Ling; 阿Tim)

• 好 (hóu): good; well; OK

  
  

🗣️ Key Sentences:

1. 你好，我叫Tim。你叫咩名啊？ Néih hóu, ngóh giu Tim. Néih giu mē mèng a? "Hello, my name is Tim. What's your name?"

2. 我叫阿Ling。Ngóh giu ā Ling. "My name is A-Ling."

3. 你好，阿Ling。Néih hóu, ā Ling. "Hi, A-Ling."

   
   

🎥 Watch the Video:

Check out our YouTube video lesson, where you’ll hear these phrases and practice along.

Interactive Learning Tools:

• Practice matching words and forming sentences with Wordwall

• Review vocabulary with Quizlet flashcards.

  
  

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