且
temporarily; for the time being; even; moreover
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesadverb
temporarily; for the time being;姑且
neutralUsed to indicate doing something temporarily or for the moment.
Wait a minute, let me think again.
He'll be back in a moment, wait for a while.
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Let's not discuss this issue for now, let's eat first.
Put this matter aside for now, we'll talk about it later.
Just rest and recover peacefully, don't worry about work matters.
adverb
indicating duration (often with '呢')
dialectUsed in some dialects to indicate that something will last for a long time, often with the particle '呢' (ne).
This fountain pen will last a long time.
Once he starts talking, he'll go on forever.
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This clothes is good quality, it will last a long time.
This pot of water won't boil for a while, wait a bit longer.
The children are playing outside, they won't be back for a long time.
noun
surname
neutralUsed as a Chinese family name.
Mr. Qie is our new colleague at the company.
His surname is Qie, and his name is Qie Xiaoming.
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Qie is a relatively rare surname.
Is the surname Qie included in the 'Hundred Family Surnames'?
I have a friend whose last name is Qie.
conjunction
even; much less
literaryUsed in literary or formal contexts to indicate 'even' or 'much less' in comparison.
Even death is not feared, so what are difficulties?
Even you are like this, how much more so others?
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Even wise people make mistakes, let alone ordinary people?
Even a thousand-jin stone can be moved, so why be surprised by this small number?
Even an ordinary person's aspirations cannot be taken away, how much less a gentleman's?
conjunction
and; moreover; besides
neutralUsed to connect two related ideas, indicating addition or progression.
This house is both tall and large.
He is very intelligent and works extremely hard, so he achieves excellent grades.
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This book has rich content and vivid language.
She is not only beautiful but also kind-hearted.
This technology is both energy-saving and environmentally friendly, and worth promoting.