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    Expressing "as far as…is concerned" with 而言 (éryán) as a preposition

    HSK 4
    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    就 + Topic + 而言

    Explanation

    而言 (éryán) is used in the pattern 就…而言 to mean "as far as…is concerned" or "in terms of." It introduces the perspective or scope from which a statement is being made, and is common in formal or written Chinese.

    Examples

    • 就价格而言，这款手机很划算。

      jiù jiàgé éryán, zhè kuǎn shǒujī hěn huásuàn.

      In terms of price, this phone is a great deal.

    • 就工作经验而言，他是最合适的人选。

      jiù gōngzuò jīngyàn éryán, tā shì zuì héshì de rénxuǎn.

      In terms of work experience, he is the most suitable candidate.

    • 就安全性而言，这个方案更好。

      jiù ānquánxìng éryán, zhège fāng'àn gèng hǎo.

      In terms of safety, this plan is better.

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