ér

and; but (not); (indicates contrast)

Character data

HSK 3
Frequency 36th character
Radical ⽽ (126.0)
Strokes 6
Index # 392

Definitions

而 ér
  1. 1. and
  2. 2. but (not)
  3. 3. (indicates contrast)
  4. 4. yet (not)
  5. 5. as well as
  6. 6. and so
  7. 7. (indicates causal relation)
  8. 8. (indicates change of state)

Stroke order

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而 stroke order animation

Words containing 而

Word Meaning
to make a clean sweep of; to clear off
to lose sth and then regain it (idiom)
to remain at a respectful distance
(derog.) to be even worse
over time; as time passes; in the fullness of time
to sweep clean; to clean out
to have no other choice; to be the last resort
apparently right but actually wrong; specious (idiom)
We should do this.; Go for it!
to do the very opposite
to spring up unbidden (of emotion)
to flee in defeat; to bolt
go round and round; repeat again and again
incomparable
to have both (at the same time)
vary from person to person
overt; to make no secret (of one's presence); grandiose
generally speaking
tremble with fear; shudder; shiver all over though not cold
meet by chance; have a chance encounter
to agree without prior consultation
to be honest, ...
to arise at an opportune time
to keep sth secret; to withhold information
keep one’s word; be trustworthy