而
conjunction
All Functions of “而 ér”
The character 而 (ér) is incredibly versatile, frequently used to connect phrases, show contrast, or form common compound words. Here is a complete list of its essential usages.
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HSK 3Furthermore而且 érqiě
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HSK 3Not only… but also…不但 bùdàn … 而且 érqiě …
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HSK 4Whereas & And而 ér
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HSK 4Explaining purpose为 wèi … 而 ér …
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HSK 4Not… but rather…不是 bùshì … 而是 érshì …
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HSK 4Not only… but also…光 guāng / 仅仅 jǐnjǐn + 而且 érqiě
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HSK 4However然而 rán’ér
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HSK 4That’s all而已 éryǐ
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HSK 5On the contrary反而 fǎn’ér
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HSK 5Expressing “thus”从而 cóng’ér
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HSK 5Consequently / As a result因而 yīn’ér
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HSK 6Indicate effect而 ér
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HSK 7-9Sometimes… sometimes… / From time to time时而 shí’ér
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HSK 7-9B instead of A不 bù A 而 ér B
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HSK 7-9With regard to就 jiù … 而言 éryán