以及 (yǐ jí) — as well as, and (formal, used to connect items in a list)

Definition

A formal written conjunction for connecting items in a list. Use it for nouns/phrases; for sentence-level 'and' prefer 并且, and 而 for parallel or contrasting clauses.

conjunction
as well asand (formal, used to connect items in a list)

Examples

  • 以及
    Gōng sī tí gōng le diàn nǎo, dǎ yìn jī yǐ jí qí tā bàn gōng yòng pǐn.
    The company provided computers, printers, as well as other office supplies.
  • 以及
    Zhè cì huì yì yāo qǐng le jiào shòu, xué shēng yǐ jí qǐ yè dài biǎo.
    This meeting invited professors, students, and corporate representatives.
  • 以及
    Tā xǐ huan dú shū, lǚ xíng yǐ jí tīng yīn yuè.
    He likes reading, traveling, and listening to music.

Grammar

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