啩 (guà) - A Cantonese modal particle expressing supposition or estimation,

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啩 · guà

A Cantonese modal particle expressing supposition or estimation, roughly equivalent to 'probably', 'I suppose', or 'maybe'.

A Cantonese modal particle expressing supposition or estimation,

Usage highlights

ProbablyI supposeMaybeIs that so?Probably notWill it?

Synonyms

  • 吧— Mandarin particle expressing supposition or suggestion
  • 可能— possibly, probably
  • 或者— perhaps, maybe

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He's probably coming tomorrow (佢听日嚟啩).
  • I suppose it's okay (得啩).
  • Maybe it's true (真啩).
  • It's probably not going to rain (唔会落雨啩).

Collocations

  • Probably(啩)
  • I suppose(啩)
  • Maybe(啩)
  • Is that so?(系啩)
  • Probably not(唔系啩)
  • Will it?(会啩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Cantonese and other Yue Chinese varieties, not in Standard Mandarin.
  • Functions as a sentence-final particle to soften statements, express uncertainty, or seek confirmation.
  • Reflects the rich system of modal particles in Yue languages that convey subtle shades of meaning and attitude.

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