seon6 daai3 jat1 tai4順帶一提顺带一提
Jyutpingseon6 daai3 jat1 tai4
Yaleseuhn daai yāt tàih
Definition
By the way; incidentally; in passing.
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How it's used
Functions as a transition phrase to introduce an additional, often slightly tangential, piece of information. It is slightly more formal than the common 順便講句, making it suitable for professional emails or structured conversations where you want to sound polite yet efficient. It effectively signals to the listener that you are adding a point that is not the main focus of the current discussion.
Examples
By the way, the report needs to be handed in tomorrow.
By the way, do you know where I can buy this?
Related words
Common phrases
what is worth mentioning by the way is
Common mistake
Avoid using this to introduce a completely unrelated topic, as it implies the new information is still somewhat relevant to the current context. Using it to jump to a totally different subject can sound abrupt or dismissive of the previous topic.
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