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‘OK laa’: learn Cantonese ‘tail sounds’ or mei jam to speak like a local with Luisa Tam
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Vinh Nhan posted on 2025/06/29Ever wondered how locals really sound in Hong Kong? Luisa Tam breaks down those tricky Cantonese 'tail sounds' like 'OK la' and 'mèi âm' so you can sound super natural in everyday conversations! You'll pick up essential politeness markers and practical phrases that make all the difference.
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US /ˈlɪtərəli/
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- Adverb
- In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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US /riˈkæp/
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UK /'ri:kæp/
- Noun
- Brief description of something that had been said
- Transitive Verb
- To describe or summarize the main points
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US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/
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UK /'demənstreɪt/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To display a feeling or ability openly
- To protest about something often as a group
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UK /'præktɪs/
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- The office and place for legal or medical work
- Doing something many times to become better at it
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To work as a doctor or lawyer
- To live according to the teachings of a religion
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