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    Expressing "and" with 与 (yǔ)

    Connecting Ideas

    Structure

    Noun A + 与 + Noun B

    Explanation

    与 (yǔ) is a formal conjunction meaning "and," used to connect nouns or noun phrases. It is more common in written Chinese, news, and formal speech than in everyday conversation, where 和 (hé) is preferred. Use 与 when listing items or connecting equal elements in formal contexts.

    Examples

    • 科技与教育的关系越来越紧密。

      Kējì yǔ jiàoyù de guānxì yuè lái yuè jǐnmì.

      The relationship between technology and education is becoming closer and closer.

    • 本次会议与上次的主题不同。

      Běn cì huìyì yǔ shàng cì de zhǔtí bùtóng.

      The topic of this meeting is different from the last one.

    • 这个项目与多家企业合作。

      Zhège xiàngmù yǔ duō jiā qǐyè hézuò.

      This project cooperates with multiple enterprises.

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