zung6 hai6重係重系
Jyutpingzung6 hai6
Yalejuhng haih
Definition
Still; still is; as well.
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How it's used
Functioning as both a temporal marker for continuity and a conjunction for adding information, this term is highly versatile. When used to mean 'moreover', it often pairs with the particle 添 at the end of the sentence to emphasize the additional point. It carries a slightly more emphatic tone than simply using 仲.
Examples
He has already left, what are you still doing here?
This restaurant is cheap, and what's more, it's delicious.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin equivalent, but in Cantonese, the pronunciation and the specific usage with particles like 添 or 嘅 make it distinct. Ensure you do not use it as a direct translation for 'heavy' or 'weight', which is a common error for beginners.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
