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    Expressing 'and' with 且 (qiě)

    Connecting Ideas

    Structure

    Adjective₁ + 且 + Adjective₂

    Explanation

    且 (qiě) is a formal conjunction meaning "and" or "moreover," used to connect two adjectives, verbs, or clauses of equal status. It is more literary than 和 or 并且 and appears frequently in written Chinese. It links parallel elements, as in 流行且方便 (popular and convenient).

    Examples

    • 这家店的菜品丰富且价格实惠。

      Zhè jiā diàn de càipǐn fēngfù qiě jiàgé shíhuì.

      This restaurant has a rich variety of dishes and affordable prices.

    • 他的演讲内容深刻且富有感染力。

      Tā de yǎnjiǎng nèiróng shēnkè qiě fùyǒu gǎnrǎnlì.

      His speech was profound and inspiring.

    • 这款产品设计简洁且功能强大。

      Zhè kuǎn chǎnpǐn shèjì jiǎnjié qiě gōngnéng qiángdà.

      This product has a simple design and powerful features.

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