waa6 saai3話晒话晒
Jyutpingwaa6 saai3
Yalewah saai
Definition
After all; in any case, used to state a priority relationship and its reasonable expectations.
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How it's used
Use this to justify a person's status or a situation's necessity when someone might otherwise doubt it. It functions as a reminder that a specific fact should carry weight in the listener's decision making. It is almost always followed by the particle 都 to emphasize the concession being made.
Examples
After all, he is the boss, so don't speak so loudly.
Related words
Common phrases
after all, it is
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 話事, which means to be in charge or to make the final decision. While they share the same first character, 話晒 is an adverbial phrase for concession, whereas 話事 is a verb phrase regarding authority.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
