再说 (zài shuō) — (verb) to say again; to postpone discussion; (conjunction) moreover, besides, what's more
Definition
再说 is a double-duty word: as a conjunction it means 'moreover, besides' (similar to 而且/另外/此外, but very colloquial and common in speech); as a verb it means 'to say again' or 'to put off discussing'.
verb
to say againto postpone discussion
conjunction
moreoverbesideswhat's more
Examples
- 再说，。zài shuō, Wǒ men hái yǒu shí jiān.Besides, we still have time.
- 再说。Qǐng zài shuō yí biàn.Please say it again.
- ，再说。Xiān bǎ zhè ge wèn tí fàng yi fàng, yǐ hòu zài shuō.Let's put this issue aside for now and discuss it later.
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