HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
而 — and
- Reading
- ér
- Meaning
- and; but; yet; while
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
而 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is ér and it means and; but; yet; while. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
而 appears in everyday chinese words such as 而 (and, but, whereas), 而且 (and, furthermore, moreover) and 然而 (however, yet, but).
Chinese words containing 而
Frequently asked questions
What does 而 mean in Chinese?
而 means and; but; yet; while in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 而 read?
而 is read ér. Reading it inside real words — 而 and 而且 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 而 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 而 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 而 in a word?
A common word containing 而 is 而 (ér) — "and, but, whereas". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 而 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 而 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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