zi1 jyu4之餘之余
Jyutpingzi1 jyu4
Yalejī yùh
Definition
In addition to; besides; aside from.
neutraldescriptions
How it's used
Functions as a conjunction that links two positive attributes or actions, emphasizing that the second point is an additional benefit or feature. It is strictly placed after the first clause, unlike Mandarin structures that often front the preposition. It carries a slightly more formal or written tone compared to everyday spoken connectors like 仲有 or 唔單止.
Examples
Besides being very humorous, he is also very responsible.
Apart from the high salary, this job also has great benefits.
Related words
Common phrases
besides being delicious
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly try to pair this with 除咗, but it is grammatically incorrect to use them together. It is designed to stand alone as a connector between clauses, not as a prepositional phrase starter.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
