zung6 jau5重有
Jyutpingzung6 jau5
Yalejuhng yáuh
Definition
Still have; in addition; furthermore.
- to still have
- and also; furthermore; in addition
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How it's used
Functions as a versatile way to express existence or possession of something remaining. It often carries a sense of surprise or emphasis, suggesting that the speaker expected the supply to be exhausted already. When used in questions, it frequently implies a hope or expectation that something is still available.
Examples
Is there still any milk inside the fridge?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse it with the Mandarin word 還有, which is written as 还有. While they share the same meaning, ensure you use the Cantonese character 重 instead of the Mandarin character 還 in written Cantonese contexts.
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Grammar guides
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