Chinese

érqiě
Meaning: moreover; in addition; furthermore
Part of Speech: Conjunction

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Handwriting

而
且

Example sentences

This apple is not only cheap, but also very delicious.
這家小店不僅咖啡很香,而且服務親切。
这家小店不仅咖啡很香,而且服务亲切。
This small shop not only has fragrant coffee, but the service is also friendly.
他不但喜歡唱歌,而且也喜歡跳舞。
他不但喜欢唱歌,而且也喜欢跳舞。
He not only likes to sing, but also likes to dance.
這部電影不僅有趣,而且富有文化內涵。
这部电影不仅有趣,而且富有文化内涵。
This movie is not only interesting, but also rich in cultural connotation.
他非但完成了任務,而且質量非常高。
他非但完成了任务,而且质量非常高。
He not only completed the task, but the quality was also very high.
那個孩子正在公園裡玩耍。
那个孩子正在公园里玩耍。
That child is happily playing in the park.
這束花不但顏色鮮麗,而且香味濃郁。
这束花不但颜色鲜丽,而且香味浓郁。
This bunch of flowers is not only bright in color but also rich in fragrance.

Usage Notes

Used to introduce a further point or to connect clauses where the second reinforces the first.

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