Chinese word

并且

Pronunciation

Pinyinbìng qiě

Meaning

  • conjunctionand also

Example

这个菜很便宜，并且很好吃。zhè ge cài hěn pián yi bìng qiě hěn hǎo chī

This dish is very cheap and also delicious.

Illustration for 并且 (and also)

More examples

这个手机便宜，并且功能很多。zhè ge shǒu jī pián yi bìng qiě gōng néng hěn duō

This phone is cheap and also has many features.

Core concept

Adds a second fact beside the first, making both facts part of the same message.

Common phrases

  • 很...，并且...hěn bìng qiě

    very ___, and also ___

  • 并且喜欢bìng qiě xǐ huān

    and also like

Similar words

而且ér qiě: Adds a further point to a statement, often giving the addition special emphasis.
还hái: Shows that one more fact or item is included in addition to the earlier one.

Definition in Chinese

连接两个分句，在前一事实基础上再补充一条信息，强调附加关系。lián jiē liǎng gè fēn jù zài qián yí shì shí jī chǔ shàng zài bǔ chōng yì tiáo xìn xī qiáng diào fù jiā guān xì

Word origin

并 (bìng, "join") + 且 (qiě, "and also") combine the ideas of putting things together and adding another point.

Usage tips

  • English often uses one simple "and" where Chinese uses this more marked connector to add a supporting point, especially in careful speech or writing.

Other meanings

  • moreoverconjunction

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