tung4 si4同時同时
Jyutpingtung4 si4
Yaletùhng sìh
Definition
Moreover, besides, in addition, or at the same time.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Connects two clauses that share the same subject or describe different attributes of the same entity. It functions similarly to the English 'at the same time' or 'furthermore' when adding supplementary information. Unlike written Chinese, spoken Cantonese often pairs this with 亦 or 又 to emphasize the additive nature of the two points.
Examples
He is very hardworking, and also very polite.
Do you think this plan is feasible, and at the same time, would it be too expensive?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct translation for 'and' when simply linking two nouns, as it is strictly a conjunction for clauses. Use 同 instead for linking nouns.
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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.
