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Definition
To say or discuss again, or to bring up a topic later; furthermore or besides.
- to talk about something later; to discuss again
- furthermore; besides; in addition
How it's used
Beyond the literal meaning of repeating speech, this phrase is frequently used as a polite way to defer a decision or avoid an uncomfortable topic. It often functions like the English "we'll see" or "let's discuss it later" when someone is not ready to commit to a request. When used at the end of a sentence, it signals that the speaker wants to close the current discussion without reaching a conclusion.
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Common mistake
Learners often use this to mean "also" or "furthermore" in a way that sounds like a direct translation of "furthermore" or "moreover." In Cantonese, it is almost exclusively used for the act of speaking or discussing, so avoid using it as a generic transition word for "in addition."
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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.
