Formal and discourse connectors
Connectors help stronger Cantonese explanation feel structured instead of like a string of short comments.
Examples
CantoneseTranslation
篇文好短，不過重點好清楚。Pin1 man4 hou2 dyun2, bat1gwo3 cung5dim2 hou2 cing1co2.
The article is short, but the main point is very clear.
另外，我哋仲要考慮成本。Ling6ngoi6, ngo5dei6 zung6 jiu3 haau2leoi6 sing4bun2.
In addition, we also need to consider cost.
所以，我覺得呢個方法最實際。So2ji5, ngo5 gok3dak1 ni1 go3 fong1faat3 zeoi3 sat6zai3.
Therefore, I think this method is the most practical.
Pattern
connector + clause
How it works
Connectors help stronger Cantonese explanation feel structured instead of like a string of short comments. This pattern typically appears as connector + clause and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- Use connectors for real logical work, not just to lengthen a sentence.
- These items are especially useful in reviews, summaries, and polished explanations.
Why it matters
Express conditions, despite-relations, and argumentative balance more precisely.
Use in context
At B2, cohesion matters because strong explanation depends on visible logical structure.