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March 24, 2026
并且(並且)bìngqiě(bing4qie3)
并且 (bìngqiě) is a conjunction meaning 'and', 'besides', or 'furthermore'. It is commonly used to connect clauses or sentences, adding additional information or emphasis to a statement. This word implies that what follows is equally important or relevant to what was previously mentioned.
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Cultural Note
The use of 并且 reflects the Chinese preference for emphasizing relationships and connections between ideas, which is often seen in traditional Chinese literature and discourse. This conjunction is frequently used in formal speeches and writings.
Memory Tip
Think of 并 (bìng) as 'linking' two ideas together and 且 (qiě) as a 'bridge' that adds more information. Imagine two people holding hands (并) while walking over a bridge (且) to signify the connection and progression of thoughts.
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AI Study Notes for 并且
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 并 (bìng) as 'linking' two ideas together and 且 (qiě) as a 'bridge' that adds more information. Imagine two people holding hands (并) while walking over a bridge (且) to signify the connection and progression of thoughts.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 并且 with just '和' (hé), which also means 'and' but is used in less formal contexts. 并且 is more appropriate for written or formal language. Common collocations include '不仅…并且...' (not only... but also...) to emphasize additional points.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 4 word, 并且 connects ideas in more complex sentence structures. Students should practice using it in both written and spoken contexts, focusing on how it enhances the meaning of sentences by adding information.
Cultural Note
The use of 并且 reflects the Chinese preference for emphasizing relationships and connections between ideas, which is often seen in traditional Chinese literature and discourse. This conjunction is frequently used in formal speeches and writings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 并且 with 和, leading to sentences like '我喜欢苹果和它也好吃' (I like apples and they are also delicious) instead of '我喜欢苹果，并且它也好吃'. Correct usage emphasizes the connection: '我喜欢苹果，并且它很好吃'.
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Grammar Patterns of 并且
并且 functions as a conjunction — it connects clauses or phrases. Many Chinese conjunctions come in pairs (虽然…但是…, 因为…所以…); use them at the front of the clauses they link. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
He was now a teacher and a respectable member of the community.
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那时候生活很艰难，并且随着战争的持续愈发艰难了。
nà shí hòu shēng huó hěn jiān nán， ， bìng qiě suí zháo zhàn zhēng de chí xù yù fā jiān nán。
Life was hard, and it became harder as the war progressed.
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那只鸟呼吸困难，并且鼻孔里还在流血。
nà zhī niǎo hū xī kùn nán， ， bìng qiě bí kǒng lǐ huán zài liú。
The bird had trouble breathing and was discharging blood from the nostrils.
Cultural Notes for 并且
🏮Cultural insight
The use of 并且 reflects the Chinese preference for emphasizing relationships and connections between ideas, which is often seen in traditional Chinese literature and discourse. This conjunction is frequently used in formal speeches and writings.
Frequently Asked Questions about 并且
Generally, 并且 should connect clauses rather than start a sentence, although it can sometimes be used at the beginning for stylistic purposes.
Yes, but it is more common in written and formal contexts; in casual conversation, you might prefer '和'.
并且 adds additional information, while 也 simply means 'also' or 'too', indicating similarity without the emphasis on connection.
