Decoded Slug: 而且 (érqiě) - Furthermore, and
Mandarin Grammar Point
而且 (érqiě) - Furthermore, and
而且 (érqiě) - Furthermore, and
Short explanation:
Used to add more information or details to an initial statement.
Formation:
Statement1， 而且 + Statement2
Examples:
他是我最好的朋友，而且我们从小就一起玩。
Tā shì wǒ zuì hǎo de péngyǒu, érqiě wǒmen cóng xiǎo jiù yīqǐ wán.
He is my best friend, and furthermore, we have been playing together since we were kids.
这部电影很有趣，而且演员的表演非常出色。
Zhè bù diànyǐng hěn yǒuqù, érqiě yǎnyuán de biǎoyǎn fēicháng chūsè.
This movie is very interesting, and furthermore, the actors' performances are excellent.
我喜欢看书，而且我有一个很大的书架。
Wǒ xǐhuān kànshū, érqiě wǒ yǒu yīgè hěn dà de shūjià.
I like reading books, and furthermore, I have a very large bookshelf.
汉语是一种世界性的语言，而且汉字非常美。
Hànyǔ shì yī zhǒng shìjiè xìng de yǔyán, érqiě Hànzì fēicháng měi.
Chinese is a global language, and furthermore, Chinese characters are very beautiful.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese conjunction '而且 (érqiě)' is used to present additional information or details to a point that has already been made. It is the equivalent of saying 'furthermore', 'also', 'and' or 'moreover' in English. Using '而且' helps to add depth, complexity, and completeness to narratives or arguments.