HSK 4 · conjunction
而
and; but; while
他不是不喜欢，而是太忙。
Tā bú shì bù xǐhuan, ér shì tài máng.
It's not that he dislikes it; he is just too busy.
他聪明，而且很努力。
Tā cōngmíng, érqiě hěn nǔlì.
He is clever, and moreover very hardworking.
他学习很努力，然而成绩不好。
Tā xuéxí hěn nǔlì, rán'ér chéngjì bù hǎo.
He studies hard; however, his grades are poor.
他坚持锻炼，从而更健康了。
Tā jiānchí duànliàn, cóng'ér gèng jiànkāng le.
He keeps exercising and is thus healthier.