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How do you say twin boys in cantonese?

There are a few ways to say "twin boys" in Cantonese, depending on the context and formality:

Formal:

* 孖仔 (maa2 zai2): This is the most common and literal way to say "twin boys." It directly translates to "double sons."

* 雙生子 (seung1 sang1 zi2): This is a more formal and literary way to say "twin boys," meaning "double-born children."

Informal:

* 孖仔仔 (maa2 zai2 zai2): This is a more endearing and playful way to say "twin boys," adding a diminutive to "孖仔."

In a sentence:

* 佢哋係孖仔。 (keoi5 dei6 hai6 maa2 zai2.) This means "They are twin boys."

Note:

* The tones are indicated by the numbers after each character.

* The pronunciation of the tones might vary slightly depending on the region.

You can choose the phrase that best suits the situation.

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