zoi3 syut3再説再说
Jyutpingzoi3 syut3
Yalejoi syut
Definition
Moreover, besides, or in addition.
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How it's used
Functions as a discourse marker to introduce an additional reason or point that reinforces the speaker's previous stance. It often carries a slightly dismissive or argumentative tone, suggesting that the speaker has already provided enough justification and is now adding a final, clinching argument. Unlike formal written connectors, it is frequently used to shut down a suggestion or justify a refusal.
Examples
The pay for this job is not bad, and besides, the office is very close to home.
Related words
Common phrases
we'll talk about it later
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation of the English word 'furthermore' in formal writing, as it sounds overly conversational and slightly pushy in Cantonese. It is strictly for spoken contexts where you are justifying a personal decision or opinion.
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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.
