而
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Common words in our dictionary built on this character
- 而且moreover; furthermore; in addition; also; used to add another point or strengthen a previous statement
- 而是rather; instead; used to contrast or correct, introducing the true or preferred alternative
- 然而however; but; yet; used to introduce a contrasting or unexpected idea.
- 反而on the contrary; used to introduce an unexpected or opposite result; instead.
- 而已used at the end of a sentence to mean 'that's all'; merely; nothing more; just
- 因而therefore; as a result; thus; (Taiwan, informal) carelessly, casually
- 進而and then; and thereby; and in turn
- 從而thereby; thus; as a result; used to introduce a consequence, purpose, or outcome following a reason or method
- 而後ㄦˊ ㄏㄡˋafter that; then; afterwards; subsequently; following that.
- 轉而to turn to something else; to shift focus or effort to another course
- 時而ㄕˊ ㄦˊoccasionally; from time to time; now and then; at intervals
- 脫穎而出ㄊㄨㄛ ㄧㄥˇ ㄦˊ ㄔㄨto stand out from the crowd; to distinguish oneself; to reveal one's talent when given the opportunity.
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