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而言
Unverified wordéryán
Description
“而言”常常和“对”或“就”一起用，意思是“对于……来说”。
“而言” is often used with “对” or “就”, meaning “for...”.
比如“对我而言”就是“对我来说”的意思，多用在比较正式的句子里。
For example, “对我而言” means “for me” and is mostly used in more formal sentences.
Meanings
而言éryán
as for; speaking of; with regard to
对我而言，健康最重要。
Health is the most important thing to me.
就……而言jiù……éryán
as far as ... is concerned
就价格而言，这个还可以。
The price is acceptable.
Related words
Notes
- Form
而言 is a bound frame; use 对/就 + noun + 而言 (e.g. 对他而言).
- Nuance
More formal and written than the everyday 来说, which fits the same slot.
In videos
“对于佳倩而言”
“甚至对我而言”
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