WHOLE CHARACTER
而
and; as well as (connecting words); but; yet (connecting clauses)
而 is the small glue word between ideas: 而且 'moreover', 然而 'however'.
Taught as one complete written unit. ZDIC: 象形; the modern 而 works as a connector word.
Building Blockssingle whole character
而
and; as well as (connecting words); but; yet (connecting clauses)
而 is the small glue word between ideas: 而且 'moreover', 然而 'however'.
GF0025–2021 character list · 二级One character pageAll readings and linked senses stay together.
WHOLE GLYPH & STRUCTURE
single whole character
Taught as one complete written unit. ZDIC: 象形; the modern 而 works as a connector word.
single whole character · 而
and; as well as (connecting words); but; yet (connecting clauses)
The recall card shows the character without its English answer until you reveal it.
Tone 2
- and; as well as (connecting words)
- but; yet (connecting clauses)
- 而且moreover
- 然而however
Checking for a Mandarin voice…