HSK 4
再说
zàishuō
deal with it later
Structure
Condition/Time + 再说 ( (+ 吧) )
How it works
In this context, '再说' is used as a verb phrase at the end of a clause or sentence to indicate that a matter or decision is being postponed. It suggests that the speaker will reconsider or deal with the situation after a certain condition is met or at a later time.
Examples
现在还早，等他来了再说。
Xiànzài hái zǎo, děng tā lái le zàishuō.
It's still early; we'll talk about it after he arrives.
我想多看看几家公司再说。
Wǒ xiǎng duō kànkan jǐ jiā gōngsī zàishuō.
I want to look at a few more companies before deciding.
这事儿不着急，明天再说吧。
Zhè shìr bù zháojí, míngtiān zàishuō ba.
There is no rush for this; let's deal with it tomorrow.
Common mistakes
Don't confuse this usage with '再说' meaning 'besides/furthermore'; when '再说' means 'postpone,' it almost always appears at the end of the sentence.
Tip
Think of this '再说' as a way to say 'let's put it on the back burner' until specific conditions change.
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