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How to say “as well as” in Chinese with 以及 (yǐjí)

Noun A + 以及 (yǐjí) + Noun B

Expressing "as well as" with "以及 (yǐjí)"

HSK 6Conjunctions

Rule structure

以及 (yǐjí) is a formal conjunction meaning "as well as" or "and." It connects nouns or noun phrases, often in a list, and is more formal than 和 (hé).

Examples

苹果、香蕉以及橘子都买了。

Píngguǒ, xiāngjiāo yǐjí júzi dōu mǎi le.

I bought apples, bananas, as well as oranges.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "as well as" with "以及 (yǐjí)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Noun A + 以及 (yǐjí) + Noun B. For example: 苹果、香蕉以及橘子都买了。 — “I bought apples, bananas, as well as oranges.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

苹果、香蕉以及橘子都买了。 — “I bought apples, bananas, as well as oranges.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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