而且

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 便宜而且好吃。▶ —
   Cheap and tasty.
2. 聪明而且努力。▶ —
   Smart and hardworking.

Collocations

Mnemonic

而且 érqiě "moreover, and also" — formal additive. Often paired with 不但 búdàn ("not only X, but also Y"). Comparison: 还 hái is more conversational.

Quick check

1. 不但...而且...?

   • "not only X but also Y"
   • although...but
   • if...then
   • so...therefore