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Be careful not to confuse 进而 with similar conjunctions like 然后 (rán hòu), which means 'after that.' 进而 is more formal and is often found in academic or literary contexts. It's important to use it appropriately in structured writing.
As a level 6 HSK word, 进而 connects well with other advanced conjunctions and transitional phrases. Focus on its usage in complex sentence structures to enhance your writing and comprehension skills.
Learners often misuse 进而 in informal contexts, where a simpler conjunction would suffice. For example, saying '我去商店，进而买东西' (I go to the store, and then buy things) is incorrect; it should be '我去商店，然后买东西'.
Pronunciation of 进而
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How to say and then (what follows next) in Chinese
“and then (what follows next)” in Chinese is进而
The term 进而 (jìn'ér) means 'and then' or 'furthermore,' indicating a progression or continuation of an action or thought. It is often used in formal writing or speeches to connect ideas logically, suggesting that what follows is a consequence or an extension of the previous statement.
When to use 进而
Be careful not to confuse 进而 with similar conjunctions like 然后 (rán hòu), which means 'after that.' 进而 is more formal and is often found in academic or literary contexts. It's important to use it appropriately in structured writing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 进而 in informal contexts, where a simpler conjunction would suffice. For example, saying '我去商店，进而买东西' (I go to the store, and then buy things) is incorrect; it should be '我去商店，然后买东西'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 进而
进而 is more formal and used in logical progression, while 然后 is more casual, meaning 'after that'.
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