而
而 HSK 4 進階級 · Level 3 流利級 · Level 5
- and
- as well as
- and so
- but (not)
- yet (not)
- (indicates causal relation)
- (indicates change of state)
- (indicates contrast)
Stroke order
Practice writing
Draw 而 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.
Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.
Character breakdown
- 而 radical 而
Example sentences
- 适可而止 Quit while you are ahead.
- 鋌而走險。 Necessity knows no law.
- 盡力而為。 Do your best.
- 尽力而为。 Mark your maximum efforts.
- 不言而喻。 That goes without saying.
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