并且

• Pinyin: bìng qiě
• Hanzi breakdown: 并 = two people side by side, meaning moreover; 且 = pictograph of a stone altar, extended to mean 'and, also'

Meaning

And; moreover; furthermore. A conjunction connecting two clauses to indicate addition or progression.

Used to connect two related actions or statements, often implying that the second builds on the first. Slightly more formal than 而且 but used in both spoken and written Chinese. The two clauses usually share the same subject.

Examples

1. 他不但学习好，并且体育也很棒。 He is not only good at studying, but also excellent at sports.
2. 我们应该认真考虑并且尽快做出决定。 We should consider carefully and make a decision as soon as possible.
3. 她学会了做饭，并且做得越来越好了。 She learned to cook, and she's getting better and better at it.

Usage Guide

Context: writing, formal speech, discussion

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 请仔细阅读并且签名。(Please read carefully and sign.)
• 这家餐厅环境好并且价格便宜。(This restaurant has a nice environment and the prices are cheap.)

Don't Say

• 我喜欢唱歌并且打篮球 (Avoid using 并且 to simply list hobbies — use 和 or 还 for simple lists. 并且 connects clauses with a sense of progression or emphasis)

Origin & History

Compound of 并 (moreover, side by side) and 且 (and, also), both carrying additive meaning.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal