合着 (hé zhù) — (dialectal) so, it turns out that... (used to express sudden realization)
Definition
A colloquial sentence adverb meaning 'so, it turns out' — used when the speaker suddenly realizes or confirms something, often with a hint of surprise or mild complaint. Pairs naturally with 怪不得 ('no wonder').
(dialectal) soit turns out that... (used to express sudden realization)
Examples
- 合着？。hé zhù Nǐ méi chī fàn a? wǒ hái yǐ wéi nǐ chī guò le.So you haven't eaten? I thought you had.
- 合着，？hé zhù Nǐ zǎo zhī dào le, wèi shén me bú gào sù wǒ?So you already knew? Why didn't you tell me?
- 合着，。hé zhù Tā shì xīn lái de jīng lǐ, guài bu de zhè me yán sù.So he's the new manager—no wonder he's so serious.
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