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Joining clauses with the comma (，) as a conjunction
Structure
Clause + ， + Conjunction + Clause
Explanation
The full-width comma (，) in Chinese can function as a light conjunction, joining two related clauses within a single sentence. It often pairs with conjunctions like 但 (but) or 并 (and) to show contrast or addition between clauses. This usage helps create longer, more complex sentences in both spoken and written Chinese.
Examples
他很聪明，但有时候太懒了。
Tā hěn cōngmíng, dàn yǒu shíhou tài lǎn le.
He's very smart, but sometimes too lazy.
天气很好，我们出去走走吧。
Tiānqì hěn hǎo, wǒmen chūqù zǒuzou ba.
The weather is nice, let's go out for a walk.
她不仅会说英语，并且法语也说得很好。
Tā bùjǐn huì shuō Yīngyǔ, bìngqiě Fǎyǔ yě shuō de hěn hǎo.
She can not only speak English, but also speaks French very well.
他很聪明，但有时候太懒了。
Tā hěn cōngmíng, dàn yǒu shíhòu tài lǎn le.
He is very smart, but sometimes too lazy.
天气很好，我们出去走走吧。
Tiānqì hěn hǎo, wǒmen chūqù zǒuzou ba.
The weather is nice; let's go out for a walk.
她不仅会说英语，并且法语也说得很好。
Tā bùjǐn huì shuō Yīngyǔ, bìngqiě Fǎyǔ yě shuō de hěn hǎo.
She can not only speak English, but also speaks French very well.