Useful phrases

English is widely spoken in Hong Kong, which is fortunate as Cantonese is fiendishly difficult for those not born to it. Most taxi drivers understand English, but it’s advisable to carry a card printed with your accommodation’s name and address in traditional Chinese script.

Simple Cantonese phrases include:

Hello, how are you? — Nei ho ma?
Good morning — jo san
Thank you — do je
You’re welcome — m goi
How much? — gei do chin a?