而
ér
HSK 4Conjunction179/984
Meaning
而
and; but
Example sentences
- tā他cōng聪ming明ér而qín勤fèn奋 。
He is smart and diligent.
- tā他jì既cōng聪ming明ér而qín勤fèn奋 ，hěn很shòu受lǎo老shī师xǐ喜huan欢 。
He is both smart and hardworking, and teachers like him.
Usage
and/but; 而且 moreover.