而言

而言 ér yán ㄦˊ ㄧㄢˊ ji4 jin4 流利級 · Level 5

(typically preceded by 就…[jiu4 xx5] or 對…|对…[dui4 xx5] etc) as far as ... is concerned; speaking in terms of ...

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 而 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Character breakdown

而 radical 而
言 radical 言 = 亠二口

Example sentences

坐而言不如起而行。 Actions speak louder than words.
简而言之，我不同意。 To put it briefly, I do not agree.
就我而言，我很满意。 As for me, I am satisfied.
这本书对我而言太贵了。 This book is too expensive for me.
这种茶对我而言不够甜。 This tea isn't sweet enough for me.

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