而言 (ér yán) — as far as (something) is concerned; with regard to
Definition
A formal written phrase meaning 'as far as X is concerned' or 'with regard to X' — always follows a topic (often after 就, 对) and never stands alone. Use it in essays and analysis, not in casual speech.
idiom
as far as (something) is concernedwith regard to
Examples
- 而言，。Duì zhè ge wèn tí ér yán, dà jiā yǒu bù tóng de kàn fǎ.With regard to this issue, everyone has different opinions.
- 而言，。Jiù wǒ gè rén ér yán, zhè shì yí gè hěn hǎo de jī huì.As far as I personally am concerned, this is a very good opportunity.
- 而言，。Duì hái zi men ér yán, jiào yù shì zuì zhòng yào de.As far as children are concerned, education is the most important.
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