doi6 zuk6待續待续
Jyutpingdoi6 zuk6
Yaledoih juhk
Definition
To be continued; indicating that a story or program will proceed in the next episode.
writtencommunication
How it's used
Appears almost exclusively in written media like comics, novels, or television episode credits. It signals a deliberate pause in a narrative, creating anticipation for the next installment. Unlike spoken English where one might say "to be continued," this term carries a slightly formal or literary weight even within casual contexts.
Examples
The story ends here for now, to be continued next time.
The plot is so intense, is it going to be continued?
Common phrases
to be continued in the next episode
Common mistake
Avoid using this in everyday conversation to mean "I will finish telling you later." It is strictly reserved for narrative structures and storytelling, not for pausing a personal conversation or a work meeting.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
