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and, as well as. 6 strokes, radical 而, first met in HSK 2.

Pinyin érStrokes 6Radical Band HSK 2Words 8

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Words that use 而

(ér) and, as well as
连接两件相似的事情

考据详尽而严密,令人信服。The research was thorough and rigorous, which made it convincing.

Lesson 277, 治学求理与世事澄明 · 律政明镜与法治经纬 · Legal Integrity & The Rule of Law

(ér)(qiě) moreover, and also
在前一句基础上再补充一层意思

这道菜好吃,而且做法简单。This dish is delicious, and also it's simple to make.

Lesson 21, 多云天气 · 繁弦急管与民生日用 · Community Living, Daily Care & Festive Rhythms

(fǎn)(ér) on the contrary
结果跟预想的方向相反

面对严格监督,企业反而更加自觉。Facing strict oversight, the company became more conscientious, on the contrary.

Lesson 275, 法庭审裁与制度规章 · 律政明镜与法治经纬 · Legal Integrity & The Rule of Law

(ér)(shì) but rather
否定前面的说法,说出真正的原因

诉讼目的不是对立,而是化解纷争。Litigation aims not at conflict, but rather at resolving disputes.

Lesson 276, 司法院所与证据勘验 · 律政明镜与法治经纬 · Legal Integrity & The Rule of Law

(rán)(ér) however
用来说前面和后面的情况不太一样

题目虽然很难,然而考生从容应答。

Lesson 334, 黉门考校与夏木荫荫 · 杏坛弦歌与市井温情 · Academic Traditions & The Warmth of Everyday Life

(cóng)(ér) thus, thereby, as a result
用在后半句开头,表示因前面情况而产生的结果

各方达成协议,从而推动合作顺利展开。The two sides reached an agreement, thereby allowing cooperation to move forward smoothly.

Lesson 406, 聪慧明达 · 通达明理与气象万千 · Sagacity & Natural Grandeur

(yīn)(ér) therefore, as a result
指由此原因引出后面的结果

因而实现了技术突破。therefore, they achieved a real technical breakthrough.

Lesson 513, 厚植精进 · 笃行励志与精勤致远 · Lifelong Dedication & Legal Principles

(shí)(ér) now and then
指有时候、间或

师生时而停下讨论花样。The two of them would stop now and then to discuss the patterns.

Lesson 641, 圣诞木盒 · 文苑奇葩与学术争鸣 · Literary Gems & Academic Debate

Characters that contain 而

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