ceoi4 ci2 zi1 ngoi6除此之外
Jyutpingceoi4 ci2 zi1 ngoi6
Yalechèuih chí jī ngoih
Definition
Other than that, in addition, or besides.
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How it's used
Native speakers overwhelmingly prefer the shorter form 除咗...之外 or simply 除咗 to introduce an additional point. While the full four character phrase is perfectly understandable, it often sounds slightly formal or written in casual conversation. Using the shortened version makes your speech flow much more naturally in daily life.
Related words
Common phrases
other than that
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the full phrase 除此之外 at the start of a sentence in casual speech, which can sound like a formal presentation or a written essay. It is much more common to use the structure 除咗...之外, where the subject or object you are excluding is placed between the two parts.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
