How to use 再说
⋯⋯ ，再说 ，⋯⋯
再说 can introduce another reason supporting a decision or judgment. The preceding statement establishes the position, and the following clause strengthens it with an additional consideration. English commonly uses “besides” or “moreover” to convey the connection. The new reason should relate logically to the same issue, rather than simply starting an unrelated topic.
也 often appears inside the supporting clause, although it is not required for the connector to work. This use is common when explaining why an option is unsuitable or defending an earlier recommendation. Keep it separate from literal uses of 再 and 说 concerning speaking again or discussing something later. The relationship between the clauses reveals whether the expression is linking reasons.
Examples with pinyin and English
这么晚，别走了。 再说，外面正在下雪。
It's so late. Stay. Besides, it's snowing outside.
他喜欢，就让他去吧。 再说，他在家也没事干。
He likes it. Just let him go. Besides, he's got nothing to do at home.
那件衣服太贵了，我没买。 再说，我也不是很喜欢。
That piece of clothing is too expensive. I didn't buy it. Besides, I didn't like it so much.
对不起，我没时间。 再说，我也没兴趣。
Sorry, I don't have time for this. Besides, I'm not interested.
What to remember
- Put 再说 before another supporting reason.
- Keep both reasons tied to the same issue.
- Distinguish the connector from literal later discussion.
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Source and editorial notes
Explanation rewritten for Laowai. Examples are adapted from the Laowai English grammar curriculum, with editorial corrections where needed. The original curriculum credits AllSet Learning’s Chinese Grammar Wiki as used with permission. Read the retained source credits.
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