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及 (jí) — (conjunction) and; as well as (used in formal writing to connect nouns or noun phrases)

Definition

及 (jí) is a formal conjunction meaning 'and; as well as' for linking nouns or noun phrases in writing — similar to 以及, but 及 is shorter and more common in set phrases and classical-style text.

conjunction
andas well as (used in formal writing to connect nouns or noun phrases)
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Examples

  • 、及。
    Tā xǐ huan chàng gē, tiào wǔ jí lǚ xíng.
    He likes singing, dancing, and travelling.
  • 、及。
    Zhè jiā diàn mài shuǐ guǒ, shū cài jí yǐn liào.
    This shop sells fruit, vegetables, and drinks.
  • 、及。
    Cān jiā huì yì de yǒu lǎo shī, xué shēng jí jiā zhǎng.
    Those attending the meeting included teachers, students, and parents.
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