继而 (jì ér) — (formal conjunction) then, afterwards, subsequently
Definition
Formal written conjunction linking two sequential events ('then, afterwards'). More literary than 接着 (everyday 'next') or 于是 (emphasizes cause–result).
conjunction
(formal conjunction) thenafterwardssubsequently
Examples
- ，继而。Tā xiān tí chū le fāng àn, jì ér huò dé le dà jiā de zhī chí.He first proposed a plan, and then gained everyone's support.
- ，继而。Qǐ chū zhǐ shì qīng wēi de mó cā, jì ér yǎn biàn chéng le jī liè de chōng tū.At first it was just a minor friction, and then it developed into a fierce conflict.
- ，继而。Jīng jì wēi jī bào fā hòu, jì ér yǐn fā le quán qiú xìng de shuāi tuì.After the economic crisis broke out, it subsequently triggered a global recession.
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