The basic Cantonese/Mandarin thread :-D

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 26 Nov 2004, 15:26

Have you picked up any Canto/Mandarin words while watching an HK film? I can say a few Mandarin words now (thanks to my friend) - not sure if I have the pinyin right though! :wacko:

Ni hao = Hi

Ni hao ma? = How are you?

Wa hung hua (sp?) = I am fine!

Sheh sheh (sp?) = Thankyou

Zai jian = Goodbye

[Edited on 5-12-2004 by grim_tales]

BiscLimpkit · Post by **BiscLimpkit** » 26 Nov 2004, 15:48

I know Mandarin:

Xi shou jian zai na li? - Where's the toilet?

I also know sheh sheh (meaning thank you). I tried this line with a Mandarin waitress last night but she had none of it. Plus she was married but words cannot express her hotness. I might go back tonight actually....

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 26 Nov 2004, 15:54

What you said "Where's the toilet" or "thankyou"? in Mandarin to the waitress? Is that a proposition in Mandarin or something?

(I just wondered why you said, she was having none of it).
Good luck anyway Bisc

My friends name is Liang-Liang

Toge · Post by **Toge** » 26 Nov 2004, 16:09

pok gai = go die on the street

grim_tales · Post by **grim_tales** » 26 Nov 2004, 16:19

He he I know that one, also used for "bastard"

Thats Cantonese isn't it?

bradavon · Post by **bradavon** » 27 Nov 2004, 09:10

[quote][i]Originally posted by grim_tales[/i]
Ni hao = Hi[/quote]
I managed to grasp this one while in China but this one:

[quote][i]Originally posted by grim_tales[/i]Sheh sheh (sp?) = Thankyou[/quote]
Completely lost me. I tried really hard but in the end gave up and stuck to "Hello".

Normally I can get the hang of "Thank you" and "Hello" the two most important words to learn in any language.