ling6 ji5另議另议
Jyutpingling6 ji5
Yalelihng yíh
Definition
To be discussed separately or negotiated at a later time.
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How it's used
Often used in formal business settings or negotiations to defer a specific point without stalling the entire conversation. It signals a polite way to set aside a contentious or secondary topic for a later time. Unlike simply saying no, it implies that a resolution is still possible if approached from a different angle.
Examples
This issue is too complex, why don't we discuss it separately?
The price can be negotiated separately, what do you think?
Related words
Common phrases
details to be discussed separately
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social situations with friends, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and stiff. It is strictly for professional or transactional contexts where terms and conditions are being settled.
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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.
