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What does 而 mean in Chinese?

而 (ér) means "and; as well as; and so; but (not); yet (not); (indicates causal relation); (indicates change of state); (indicates contrast)" in Chinese. It is an HSK Level 4 word.

How do you pronounce 而?

而 is pronounced "ér" in Mandarin Chinese. The tone number is 2.

What HSK level is 而?

而 is an HSK Level 4 word (HSK 2.0: Level 6, HSK 3.0: Level 4).

What words contain the character 而?

Common words with 而 include 一哄而散 (to disperse in confusion (idiom)), 一哄而起 ((of a group of people) to rush into action), 一带而过 (to skate around), 一扫而光 (to clear off), 一扫而空 (to sweep clean).

How do you write 而?

You can practice writing 而 using our stroke order tool.

而 (ér) — and | Chinese Dictionary

而

ér

and; as well as; and so; but (not)

HSK 4

Character Breakdown

Radical: 而 (no. 126)

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Definitions

and
as well as
and so
but (not)
yet (not)
(indicates causal relation)
(indicates change of state)
(indicates contrast)

Example Sentences

这个方法简单而有效。

Zhège fāngfǎ jiǎndān ér yǒuxiào

This method is simple and effective

Words Containing 而

Word	Pinyin	Meaning
一哄而散	yī hōng ér sàn	to disperse in confusion (idiom)
一哄而起	yī hōng ér qǐ	(of a group of people) to rush into action
一带而过	yī dài ér guò	to skate around
一扫而光	yī sǎo ér guāng	to clear off
一扫而空	yī sǎo ér kōng	to sweep clean
一挥而就	yī huī ér jiù	to finish (a letter, a painting) at a stroke
一拥而上	yī yōng ér shàng	to swarm around
一拥而入	yī yōng ér rù	to swarm in (of people etc) (idiom)
一望而知	yī wàng ér zhī	to be evident at a glance (idiom)
一概而论	yī gài ér lùn	to lump different matters together (idiom)

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Related Words

去(qù)— to go

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下来(xià lai)— to come down

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出来(chū lái)— to come out

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偏偏(piān piān)— (indicates that sth turns out just the opposite of what one would wish) unfortunately

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Grammar Notes

More and More (越来越)HSK 2

Subject + 越来越 + Adjective/Verb + 了

Not Only...But AlsoHSK 3

Subject + 不但 + Clause 1，而且 + Clause 2

In Addition (另外)HSK 4

Sentence 1。另外，Sentence 2。

HSK 1 Word List 2026: All 150 Words with Examples & PDF

HSK & Exam Info

HSK 2.0: Level 6HSK 3.0: Level 4

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Frequently Asked Questions

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