继而

jì ér

HSK 7–9

Meaning

表示紧接着某一情况或动作之后，相当于“接着”、“随后”。

Indicates immediately following a situation or action, equivalent to 'then' or 'subsequently'.

用作副词，连接前后两个动作或事件，强调时间上的先后顺序。常用于书面语。

Used as an adverb to connect two actions or events, emphasizing chronological order. Often used in written language.

1 他先是一愣，继而哈哈大笑起来。 (He was first stunned, then burst into laughter.)
2 先提出方案，继而进行讨论，最后投票表决。 (First propose the plan, then discuss it, and finally vote.)
3 雨越下越大，继而变成了暴风雨。 (The rain grew heavier and subsequently turned into a storm.)
4 起初她拒绝回答，继而终于说出了实情。 (At first she refused to answer, but then finally told the truth.)
5 会议先由主席致辞，继而由各位代表发言。 (The meeting began with the chairman's address, followed by speeches from representatives.)

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