Chinese Character: 而 (ér - And/Yet)
1. Character Basics (基本特征)
Radical: 而 (self radical)
Stroke Count: 6 (6 strokes)
Character Decomposition: 一 + 丿 + 丨 + 丿 + 丨 + 丿 (horizontal + downward + vertical + downward + vertical + downward strokes)
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation (发音)
Pinyin: ér (second tone)
3. Meaning (含义)
而 is a conjunction meaning "and" or "yet", used to connect clauses or indicate contrast.
4. Common Words (常用词汇)
- 而且 (ér qiě) - moreover, furthermore
- 然而 (rán ér) - however, yet
- 因而 (yīn ér) - therefore, as a result
5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)
而 is primarily used as a conjunction to connect clauses, indicate contrast, or show sequence.
6. Cultural Background (文化背景)
In Chinese culture, 而 is often used in classical literature and proverbs to express complex relationships between ideas.
7. Example Sentence (例句)
他喜欢喝茶，而我喜欢喝咖啡。(Tā xǐ huān hē chá, ér wǒ xǐ huān hē kā fēi.)
He likes to drink tea, while I prefer coffee.
8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)
Remember 而 as a character with six strokes that connects ideas, just like it connects clauses in sentences.