Definition
而言 is a formal conjunction used in the pattern 对/就...而言, meaning 'as far as X is concerned' or 'with regard to X'. You place the topic or subject between 对/就 and 而言. It's common in written and formal spoken Chinese.
cons.
as far as (something) is concernedwith regard to
Examples
- 而言，。Duì zhège wèntí ér yán, dàjiā yǒu bùtóng de kànfǎ.With regard to this issue, everyone has different opinions.
- 而言，。Jiù wǒ gèrén ér yán, zhè shì yí gè hěn hǎo de jīhuì.As far as I personally am concerned, this is a very good opportunity.
- 而言，。Duì háizimen ér yán, jiàoyù shì zuì zhòngyào de.As far as children are concerned, education is the most important.
Grammar
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