English–Chinese

“and” in Chinese

Chinese

Also以及 (yǐ jí) · 且 (qiě) · 及 (jí)

Pronunciation

Pinyinér qiě

Example

他很聪明,而且很努力。tā hěn cōng míng ér qiě hěn nǔ lì

He is very smart, and he works very hard.

Illustration for 而且 (and)

How to say “and” in Chinese

“And” in Chinese is 而且 (ér qiě).

A statement grows by adding a second, supporting fact to the first.

Full entry for 而且: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 而且

他不仅会弹钢琴,而且会唱歌。tā bù jǐn huì tán gāng qín ér qiě huì chàng gē

He can not only play the piano but also sing.

Tips for using 而且

  • English often puts "also" in several positions, but this conjunction usually comes before the added clause, which makes its position easier to spot in Chinese sentences.

Other Chinese words for “and”

公司提供培训以及住宿。gōng sī tí gōng péi xùn yǐ jí zhù sù

The company provides training and accommodation.

3

且

qiě

conjunctionand

这道菜味道好,且很便宜。zhè dào cài wèi dào hǎo qiě hěn pián yi

This dish tastes good and is also very cheap.

4

及

jí

conjunctionand

请在表格上写明姓名、地址及联系方式。qǐng zài biǎo gé shàng xiě míng xìng míng dì zhǐ jí lián xì fāng shì

Please write your name, address, and contact information on the form.

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