因為...所以... and 同埋
Use 因為...所以... for reason and result, and 同埋 for adding a related point or item.
Examples
CantoneseTranslation
因為我好忙，所以我先睇短文。Jan1wai6 ngo5 hou2 mong4, so2ji5 ngo5 sin1 tai2 dyun2man4.
Because I am busy, I read the short text first.
佢鍾意咖啡，同埋鍾意奶茶。Keoi5 zung1ji3 gaa3fe1, tung4mai4 zung1ji3 naai5caa4.
He likes coffee, and he also likes milk tea.
因為落雨，所以我哋冇出去。Jan1wai6 lok6jyu5, so2ji5 ngo5dei6 mou5 ceot1heoi3.
Because it rained, we did not go out.
Pattern
因為 + reason, 所以 + result / clause + 同埋 + clause
How it works
Use 因為...所以... for reason and result, and 同埋 for adding a related point or item. This pattern typically appears as 因為 + reason, 所以 + result / clause + 同埋 + clause and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- 因為...所以... makes the reason/result logic very explicit.
- 同埋 works like a practical spoken “and also.”
Why it matters
Say more with compact spoken-useful structures.
Use in context
Connector pages help Cantonese move beyond isolated phrases into more natural discourse.