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

而 stroke order diagram
而 stroke order animation

Words containing 而

Word Meaning
to stand close to the door
to stand close to the door
keep sth for possible future use
keep sth for possible future use
the whole nest came out (idiom); to turn out in full strength
the whole nest came out (idiom); to turn out in full strength
to listen attentively
to listen attentively
just this and nothing more; that's all
just this and nothing more; that's all
care for people first, enjoy life last
put country first, worry before joy
to escape unscathed; to get through in one piece
selfless
forming a microcosm; miniature; scaled-down
forming a microcosm; miniature; scaled-down
fig. to be principled and incorruptible
divide and rule (strategy); divide and conquer
to try one's best to do sth (idiom)
to try one's best to do sth (idiom)
to toil to no avail
talent is common, but talent spotters are rare
many talents, few who see their worth
to give up halfway (idiom); leave sth unfinished
jack-of-all-trades, master of none