zeon3 ji4進而进而

Jyutpingzeon3 ji4

Yalejeun yìh

連詞Uncommon

Definition

And then; thus; further; indicating an action based on the preceding situation.

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How it's used

Functioning as a formal conjunction, this term is primarily used in written Cantonese or formal speech rather than casual conversation. It indicates a logical progression where one action or situation naturally leads to a subsequent result. It is most effective when connecting a cause to a significant, often negative or long-term, consequence.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日m4唔zou6做wan6運dung6動，zeon3進ji4而ling3令san1身tai2體bin3變caa1差。

He never exercises, and consequently his health is getting worse.

ni1呢go3個gai3計waak6劃ho2可ji5以zit3節saang2省sing4成bun2本，zeon3進ji4而zang1增gaa1加lei6利jeon6潤。

This plan can save costs, and thereby increase profits.

Common phrases

zeon3進ji4而jing2影hoeng2響

thereby affecting

zeon3進ji4而goi2改sin6善

thereby improving

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual, everyday speech with friends, as it sounds overly academic or stiff. Native speakers would typically use 咁樣或者就會 instead in a relaxed setting.