General "look":
* 睇 (tim2): This is the most common and versatile way to say "look." It can be used for simply looking at something, as well as "watch" or "see."
Other ways to say "look":
* 望 (mong6): This word emphasizes a more directed or prolonged gaze, like "stare" or "look at."
* 睇住 (tim2 zyu6): This phrase means "look at" and implies paying attention to something.
* 望住 (mong6 zyu6): Similar to "睇住," but with the emphasis of a directed gaze.
Example sentences:
* 睇吓呢本小說 (tim2 haa ni2 bun2 siu2 sut3): Look at this novel.
* 睇住個小朋友 (tim2 zyu6 go3 siu2 pang2 jau5): Look at the child.
* 望住個月亮 (mong6 zyu6 go3 jyut6 leong6): Look at the moon.
Remember: Cantonese tones are important for pronunciation, so it's crucial to practice the tones correctly to be understood.