就此而言 (jiù cǐ ér yán) — in this regard; speaking of this
HSK 5 | phrase | a discourse marker meaning 'with regard to this point'
就此而言 (jiù cǐ ér yán)
This phrase is used to signal that the following statement concerns or elaborates on the point just mentioned, making explicit the scope of the discussion.
Meanings
- [phrase/discourse marker] in this regard; speaking of this; with respect to this point; as far as this is concerned
Example Sentences
就此而言，我们的政策还需要进一步完善。 Jiù cǐ ér yán, wǒmen de zhèngcè hái xūyào jìnyībù wánshàn. In this regard, our policies still need further improvement.
就此而言，东西方文化之间的差异是显而易见的。 Jiù cǐ ér yán, dōng xīfāng wénhuà zhījiān de chāyì shì xiǎn ér yìjiàn de. In this regard, the differences between Eastern and Western cultures are obvious.
就此而言，加强国际合作是解决全球问题的必要途径。 Jiù cǐ ér yán, jiāqiáng guójì hézuò shì jiějué quánqiú wèntí de bìyào tújìng. In this regard, strengthening international cooperation is a necessary path to solving global problems.
就此而言，我们不能忽视教育公平的重要性。 Jiù cǐ ér yán, wǒmen bù néng hūshì jiàoyù gōngpíng de zhòng yào xìng. In this regard, we cannot ignore the importance of educational equity.
就此而言，技术进步与社会责任必须同步推进。 Jiù cǐ ér yán, jìshù jìnbù yǔ shèhuì zérèn bìxū tóngbù tuījìn. In this regard, technological progress and social responsibility must be advanced in tandem.
就此而言，个人的选择也会对社会产生深远影响。 Jiù cǐ ér yán, gèrén de xuǎnzé yě huì duì shèhuì chǎnshēng shēnyuǎn yǐngxiǎng. In this regard, individual choices can also have a profound impact on society.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 就此而言，... (jiù cǐ ér yán,...) | in this regard, ... (sentence opener) |
| 就某点而言 (jiù mǒu diǎn ér yán) | with regard to a certain point |
| 就整体而言 (jiù zhěngtǐ ér yán) | overall; on the whole |
| 就目前而言 (jiù mùqián ér yán) | as far as the current situation is concerned |
| 就个人而言 (jiù gèrén ér yán) | as far as an individual is concerned |
| 就长远而言 (jiù chángyuǎn ér yán) | in the long run |
Usage Notes
就此而言 is a formal discourse connector used to restrict or focus the scope of a statement to the previously mentioned topic. It is most common in academic writing, formal speeches, and analytical essays. It signals to the reader or listener: "within the context of what was just said, the following applies."
The structure 就...而言 is a productive pattern in Chinese: 就目前情况而言 (as far as the current situation is concerned), 就个人而言 (personally speaking), 就整体而言 (overall). Learners should practice using this flexible frame. 就此而言 is simply 就此 (regarding this) + 而言 (speaking of), a fixed but expandable pattern.
Memory Hook
就 (with regard to) + 此 (this) + 而言 (speaking/saying) -- "Speaking with regard to this very point..." -- a formal way to stay precisely on topic.