| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning | |
| 你好 | le2 ho2 | Hello | |
| 是 | si6 | Yes | |
| 唔是 | m(7) si6 | No | |
| 有 | u6 | have | |
| 无 | bho5 | don’t have | |
| ～谢 | zoi7sia7 | Thank you (for something someone gives you) | |
| 累你 | lui7 le7 | Thank you (for someone helping you with something) | |
| 孬意思 | mo2 i3 se3 | Excuse me; Pardon me | |
| 免客气 | miang(6) kêh(8) ki3 | You’re welcome; Don’t mention it | |
| 对唔住 | dui3 m(7) zu6 | I’m Sorry | |
| 潮州话 | dio(7) ziu1 uê7 | Teochew (language) | |
| 潮州人 | dio(7) ziu1 nang5 | Teochew (people) |
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