How to say “Good night” in Cantonese
The most common way to say “good night” in Cantonese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
晚安
In a sentence
English
Good night, how are you?
Cantonese
晚安, 你好嗎？
Frequently asked
How do you say "Good night" in Cantonese?
"Good night" in Cantonese is "晚安". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "晚安" written in Cantonese?
"晚安" is the standard written form in Cantonese, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "晚安" in Cantonese?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "晚安" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "晚安" mean in English?
"晚安" is the Cantonese way of saying "Good night" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Good night" in Cantonese?
Many languages — including Cantonese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "晚安" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Cantonese spoken?
Cantonese is spoken by an estimated 85 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Cantonese dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Cantonese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "晚安" or any other Cantonese text.