而

ji4 · nang4

and · as well as · and so

Frequency Band 1

Meanings

ji4

  1. and
  2. as well as
  3. and so
  4. but (not)
  5. yet (not)
  6. (indicates causal relation)
  7. (indicates change of state)
  8. (indicates contrast)
  9. and then
  10. and yet
  11. this is the end
  12. you
  13. your
  14. furthermore
  15. besides
  16. having the force of
  17. from a certain point
  18. criteria on

ji4

  1. now
  2. at present
  3. nowdays

nang4

  1. an alternative form for 能,to be able

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