Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 並且 / 并且 | bìngqiě |
| 而且 | érqiě |
| 還有 / 还有 | háiyǒu |
| 況且 / 况且 | kuàngqiě |
These terms are used to express 'also' or 'as well'.
Which one should you use?
而且 is the most common way to express 'and also' or 'furthermore' when connecting two clauses or adjectives. In contrast, 並且 / 并且 is more formal than 而且 and is typically used to connect two verbs or two clauses in written or formal speech. 還有 / 还有 is used more colloquially to mean 'and also' or 'there is also' when adding items to a list. Finally, 況且 / 况且 is used to provide an additional reason or justification, often carrying a tone of 'besides the fact that…'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cantonese, the informal phrase 之外仲有 is used to express 'furthermore' or 'in addition' and the casual phrase 仲有 is similar to 还有 in Mandarin.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word 而且 is frequently paired with 不但 (bùdàn) to form the 'not only… but also' structure.
How do you pronounce it?
bìngqiě
Did you know?
- Though 並且 means 'in addition', it cannot be used to connect two simple nouns like 'apple 並且 orange'. It must connect actions or entire thoughts, unlike the English 'and'.
- While 而且 translates to 'in addition', it often implies a 'step up' in intensity. If you describe someone as 'smart 而且 beautiful', the second trait is usually seen as more impressive or surprising than the first.
- The term 況且 is frequently used in arguments to deliver a 'knockout' point. It introduces a final reason that makes the previous arguments almost redundant.
Examples in context
- 天氣很冷，而且風很大。It was cold, and in addition, it was windy.This sentence is useful for showing how to use 而且 to connect two descriptive clauses.Tatoeba #13552184 by LeviHighway, translation #21152 by fishda
- 我喜欢喝咖啡，除此之外，我也喜欢喝茶。I like to drink coffee. In addition, I also like to drink tea.
- 上周我去了北京，另外我还去了上海。Last week, I went to Beijing. Furthermore, I also went to Shanghai.
- 这家餐厅的菜很好吃，而且服务员很友好。The food in this restaurant is delicious. Moreover, the waiters are very friendly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “in addition” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
