进而

jìn ér

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Conjunction Rare

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Definitions

1. and then (what follows next)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 从而 cóng ér 从而 cóng ér thereby; thus 进而表递进，从而表因果: thereby; thus

Usage notes

Common mistakes

进而用于递进关系，表示在完成前一行动后进一步采取的行动，常与“先”呼应，不能用于纯粹的因果或转折关系。

Formality

多用于书面语或正式场合，口语中常被“然后”替代。

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 8 min

Progression with 进而

Use 进而 for formal progression in cause-and-effect chains.

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Example Sentences

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先学习理论， 进而 应用到实践中。

First learn the theory, and then apply it to practice.

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Child Words of 进而

• 而 而 ér: and
• 进 进 jìn: to go forward