zoi3 dou6再度
Jyutpingzoi3 dou6
Yalejoi douh
Definition
Once more; once again; to do something already done before.
writtenother
How it's used
Formal tone distinguishes this from the more common 再. It is almost exclusively used in written contexts, news reports, or formal announcements rather than casual speech. Unlike 再 which can precede almost any verb, this requires a disyllabic verb or a verb phrase to sound natural.
Examples
They decided to collaborate on an event once again.
Has a fire broken out in this place once again?
Related words
Common phrases
to be elected again
to happen again
to collaborate again
Common mistake
Avoid using this with simple, everyday monosyllabic verbs like 食 or 去, as it will sound unnatural and overly stiff. Stick to using 再 for those common actions.
Grammar color guide
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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.
