m4 daan1 zi2唔單止唔单止
Jyutpingm4 daan1 zi2
Yalem̀h dāan jí
Definition
Not only; not just.
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How it's used
Pairing this with 仲 or 仲有 is essential to complete the logical structure of the sentence. It functions as a conjunction to introduce an additional point, often emphasizing that the second point is more surprising or significant than the first.
Examples
He not only knows how to speak Cantonese, but he can also write it.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation for the English structure 'not only... but also' without adding a follow-up particle or adverb like 仲 or 添 at the end of the sentence to balance the flow.
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Grammar guides
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