而
whereas
used to compare two facts and show a contrast
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How to pronounce 而 and what this word means
而 means whereas. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce 而
ér
而 translation
whereas
而 examples
我喜欢咖啡,而他喜欢茶。
而 transcription
ér
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而 meaning: what does it mean?
用于比较两个事实并表示对比
而 pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
而 is pronounced as ér. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
而 definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
我喜欢咖啡,而他喜欢茶。 Translation: Я люблю кофе, тогда как он любит чай.
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