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conjunction
而
whereas
Meaning of 而
中文
用于比较两个事实并表示对比
English
used to compare two facts and show a contrast
而 with English translation
而 usage examples
🇨🇳Chinese→🇬🇧English
我喜欢咖啡，而他喜欢茶。
, .
I like coffee, whereas he likes tea.
🇨🇳Chinese→🇬🇧English
她很忙，而我有时间。
, .
She is very busy, whereas I have time.
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What does 而 mean?
used to compare two facts and show a contrast
How do you pronounce 而?
而 is pronounced ér.
How is 而 used in a sentence?
I like coffee, whereas he likes tea. Translation: 我喜欢咖啡，而他喜欢茶。
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