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    Using 而且 (érqiě) to express "moreover" or "in addition"

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    Structure

    Clause A ，而且 + Clause B

    Explanation

    而且 is a conjunction meaning "moreover," "furthermore," or "in addition." It is used to add supplementary information to a previous statement, often strengthening or extending the point. It is very common in both spoken and written Chinese.

    Examples

    • 这家餐厅好吃，而且价格也不贵。

      zhè jiā cāntīng hǎochī, érqiě jiàgé yě bú guì.

      This restaurant has good food, and the prices aren't expensive either.

    • 他不仅会说英语，而且中文也说得很好。

      tā bùjǐn huì shuō yīngyǔ, érqiě zhōngwén yě shuō de hěn hǎo.

      He can not only speak English, but also speaks Chinese very well.

    • 今天天气很好，而且是周末，我们出去玩吧。

      jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo, érqiě shì zhōumò, wǒmen chūqù wán ba.

      The weather is great today, and it's the weekend — let's go out and have fun.

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