ConjunctionsHSK 4
Expressing "in addition" with 再说
再说 is a conjunction used to add another reason or supporting point to a previous statement. Place it at the beginning of the second clause to show the two ideas are logically connected. Avoid using it when the two parts are not closely related.
Structure
Clause 1， 再说 + Clause 2
也 is often used in the second clause
Examples
- 他喜欢，就让他去吧。再说，他在家也没事干。Tā xǐhuan, jiù ràng tā qù ba. Zàishuō , tā zài jiā yě méi shì gàn.He likes it. Just let him go. Besides, he's got nothing to do at home.
- 那件衣服太贵了，我没买。再说，我也不是很喜欢。Nà jiàn yīfu tài guì le, wǒ méi mǎi. Zàishuō , wǒ yě bù shì hěn xǐhuan.That piece of clothing is too expensive. I didn't buy it. Besides, I didn't like it so much.
- 对不起，我没时间。再说，我也没兴趣。Duìbuqǐ, wǒ méi shíjiān. Zàishuō , wǒ yě méi xìngqù.Sorry, I don't have time for this. Besides, I'm not interested.
- 别吃了，你已经吃了五个了。再说，我们还没吃呢。Bié chī le, nǐ yǐjīng chī le wǔ gè le. Zàishuō , wǒmen hái méi chī ne.Stop eating. You've already eaten five. Besides, the rest of us haven't eaten yet.
- 明天去买吧，今天太累了。再说，超市也快关门了。Míngtiān qù mǎi ba, jīntiān tài lèi le. Zàishuō , chāoshì yě kuài guānmén le.Let's go and buy it tomorrow. I'm too tired today. Besides, the supermarket is about to close.