TOCFL Grammar
Meaning
而(ér)
■meaning：
The conjunction.
Connect adjectives and verbs, where the preceding and following sentences are in a contrasting (relative) causal, parallel relationship.
adj、verb＋而＋adj、verb
■example sentences （with audio）
| 北方人大愛吃麺食、而南方人則偏愛米飯。 |
| The northerners love noodle food, while the southerners prefer rice. |
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| 取而代之。 |
| Replace it with a new one. |
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| 非徒無益、而又有害。 |
| It is both futile and harmful. |
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| 大而甜的西瓜。 |
| Large and sweet watermelon. |
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| 他因病而缺席。 |
| He is absent due to illness. |
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