而且 (érqiě) — moreover
HSK 3 | conjunction | moreover, and also, furthermore — adds an additional point
而且 (érqiě)
而且 adds a further point to what was just said, often strengthening or extending the previous statement. It is commonly paired with 不但 (búdàn — not only) to form the "not only... but also..." pattern.
Meanings
- [conjunction] Moreover; furthermore; in addition; and also; what's more.
Example Sentences
他聪明，而且很努力。 Tā cōngming, érqiě hěn nǔlì. He is smart and also very hardworking.
这本书不但好看，而且有用。 Zhè běn shū búdàn hǎokàn, érqiě yǒuyòng. This book is not only interesting but also useful.
她会说中文，而且说得非常流利。 Tā huì shuō Zhōngwén, érqiě shuō de fēicháng liúlì. She can speak Chinese, and moreover speaks it very fluently.
这里的环境好，而且价格也合理。 Zhèlǐ de huánjìng hǎo, érqiě jiàgé yě hélǐ. The environment here is good, and moreover the prices are reasonable.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 不但…而且… | not only…but also… |
| 而且还 | and what's more |
| 不仅…而且… | not just…but also… |
| 而且更 | and even more so |
| 甚至而且 | and even |
Memory Hook
而 (connecting two things) plus 且 (furthermore / moreover). Two connectors stacked together — double the addition, double the emphasis.