gai3 ji4繼而继而
Jyutpinggai3 ji4
Yalegai yìh
Definition
Then, followed immediately by, or afterwards.
writtentimeother
How it's used
This conjunction functions as a formal connector to indicate a sequence of events where one action follows another naturally. It is significantly more literary than the common spoken connectors like 跟住 or 之後. You will frequently encounter it in written news reports, formal storytelling, or when someone is describing a logical progression of events in a more structured way.
Examples
He first looked at me and smiled, then walked over to say hello.
The weather turned from cloudy to rainy, and then strong winds started blowing.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday speech as it sounds overly stiff and bookish. Stick to 跟住 or 之後 for normal conversation to avoid sounding like you are reading from a formal document.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
