soeng1 bei2 zi1 haa6相比之下
Jyutpingsoeng1 bei2 zi1 haa6
Yalesēung béi jī hah
Definition
By contrast; in comparison; compared to another thing.
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How it's used
This phrase serves as a transitional connector to highlight a sharp difference between two previously mentioned subjects. It is most effective when placed at the start of a sentence to signal a shift in perspective. While it functions similarly to Mandarin, it is frequently used in spoken Cantonese to contrast habits, prices, or personal traits.
Examples
He is very hardworking; in comparison, I am very lazy.
This shop is much more expensive; by contrast, that one is better value.
Related words
Common phrases
in comparison
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
