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    Using 且 (qiě) to express "and" or "moreover"

    Connecting Ideas
    Emphasis

    Structure

    Clause A + 且 + Clause B

    Explanation

    且 is a formal conjunction meaning "and," "moreover," or "furthermore." It is used to connect clauses or adjectives in written Chinese, adding an additional point or condition. It is more literary than 而且.

    Examples

    • 这个方案简单且有效，大家都同意了。

      zhège fāng'àn jiǎndān qiě yǒuxiào, dàjiā dōu tóngyì le.

      This plan is simple and effective, and everyone agreed.

    • 她聪明且努力，成绩一直很好。

      tā cōngmíng qiě nǔlì, chéngjì yìzhí hěn hǎo.

      She is smart and hardworking, and her grades have always been excellent.

    • 产品质量高且价格合理，销量自然不错。

      chǎnpǐn zhìliàng gāo qiě jiàgé hélǐ, xiāoliàng zìrán búcuò.

      The product quality is high and the price is reasonable, so sales are naturally good.

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