The Chinese word 而且 is a conjunction that is commonly used to connect two clauses or sentences together. It can be translated to English as “and”, “moreover”, “furthermore”, or “in addition”. 而且 is often used to add additional information to a previous statement, or to introduce a contrast or comparison with the previous statement. For example, “他很聪明，而且很有耐心” means “He is very smart, and moreover, he is very patient”.
Translation
Conjunction: moreover, in addition, furthermore
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他不仅聪明，而且勤奋 | tā bùjǐn cōngmíng, érqiě qínfèn | He is not only smart, but also hardworking |
| 这个餐厅的菜品不错，而且价格也合理 | zhège cāntīng de càipǐn bùcuò, érqiě jiàgé yě hélǐ | The dishes at this restaurant are good, and the prices are reasonable |
| 我们需要一个有经验而且能够独立工作的人 | wǒmen xūyào yīgè yǒu jīngyàn érqiě nénggòu dúlì gōngzuò de rén | We need someone who is experienced and can work independently |
| 这个地方不仅景色优美，而且空气清新 | zhège dìfāng bùjǐn jǐngsè yōuměi, érqiě kōngqì qīngxīn | This place not only has beautiful scenery, but also fresh air |
| 他是一个优秀的演员，而且还是一位出色的导演 | tā shì yīgè yōuxiù de yǎnyuán, érqiě hái shì yīwèi chūsè de dǎoyǎn | He is an excellent actor, and also a great director |
HSK
而且 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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