Conjunction '并'
Description
In Chinese, the conjunction '并' (bìng) is used to express the idea of "and" or "as well as." It is often used to connect two or more similar or related elements in a sentence.
Usage
'并' (bìng) is typically used to link nouns, adjectives, verbs, or phrases together to indicate that they are happening simultaneously or in addition to each other.
Examples
- 他会说英语并且会说法语。(Tā huì shuō Yīngyǔ bìngqiě huì shuō Fǎyǔ.) - He can speak English and French.
- 这个电影有趣并且感人。(Zhège diànyǐng yǒuqù bìngqiě gǎnrén.) - This movie is interesting and moving.
- 他工作努力,并且经常加班。(Tā gōngzuò nǔlì, bìngqiě jīngcháng jiābān.) - He works hard and often works overtime.
Key Points
- The conjunction '并' (bìng) is used to express the idea of "and" or "as well as."
- It is used to connect two or more similar or related elements in a sentence.
- Typically links nouns, adjectives, verbs, or phrases to indicate simultaneous or additional actions or qualities.