而
conjunction; and; but; moreover
Meanings
5 senses · 23 examplesconjunction
to connect words, phrases or clauses
formalThe most basic usage of the character, used to link linguistic units with various logical relationships.
a great and arduous task
fight and win
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replace sb./sth.
We are engaged in a great cause, and a great cause must have the participation and support of the broadest masses of people.
rich but not overpowering, clear but not bland
conjunction
indicates 'to' or 'until'
formalUsed to indicate progression of time, quantity or scope.
again and again; repeatedly
from autumn to winter
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from south to north
from morning to night
from childhood to adulthood
conjunction
connects adverbial to verb
formalUsed to link adverbial modifiers with verbs to express the context of the action.
come in a hurry
step forward bravely
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fight for justice
die on duty
depend on the situation
conjunction
introduces a hypothetical condition
formalUsed to express a supposition, placed between the subject and predicate of a sentence.
If a national war does not rely on the masses of the people, there is no doubt that it will not achieve victory.
If a man has no integrity, I don't know how he can get along.
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A car without wheels can hardly move forward.
A plan that is not carried out is equivalent to no plan at all.
If you undertake something and fail, you will suffer harm instead.
noun
surname Er
A rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Er is our history teacher.
I know a friend whose family name is Er.
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The Er family mainly lives in North China.