bing3並并
Jyutpingbing3
Yalebing
Definition
And; also; moreover; furthermore.
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How it's used
This word is primarily used in formal writing or professional speech to connect clauses or emphasize a negative statement. In casual daily conversation, native speakers almost always prefer using 同埋 or 仲要 instead. Using it in a very informal setting can make you sound like you are reading from a news report or a formal document.
Examples
He is very smart and also very polite.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often overuse this in spoken Cantonese where it sounds unnatural or overly stiff. Additionally, when used with negative adjectives, it functions to emphasize the negation, similar to saying "not exactly" or "by no means."
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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