HSK 4 · VERSION 2.0#34
Expressing “In Addition” with “zàishuō”
再说
How it works
再说 (zàishuō) means “besides,” “what’s more,” or “in addition.” It is often used when the speaker wants to add another reason to support what they just said.
This word is common in spoken Chinese and often sounds persuasive.
The pattern
Clause 1, 再说 (zàishuō) + Clause 2
Example sentences
今天太晚了，再说大家都累了。
It is too late today, and besides, everyone is tired.
我不想买这个，再说也不便宜。
I do not want to buy this, and besides, it is not cheap.
现在去不合适，再说外面还下着雨。
It is not suitable to go now, and besides, it is still raining outside.
Key point
再说 (zàishuō) is often used to strengthen an argument by adding another supporting reason.