而ji4言jin4

English

1. (typically preceded by 就…[jiu4 xx5] or 對…|对…[dui4 xx5] etc) as far as ... is concerned; speaking in terms of ...

Examples

• 坐而言不如起而行。

  Actions speak louder than words.

  Tatoeba · Martha CC BY

• 简而言之，我不同意。

  To put it briefly, I do not agree.

  Tatoeba · fucongcong CC BY

• 就我而言，我很满意。

  As for me, I am satisfied.

  Tatoeba · fucongcong CC BY

• 这本书对我而言太贵了。

  This book is too expensive for me.

  Tatoeba · GlossaMatik CC BY

• 这种茶对我而言不够甜。

  This tea isn't sweet enough for me.

  Tatoeba · GlossaMatik CC BY

• 摄像机对我而言是必需品。

  The camera was essential for me.

  Tatoeba · fucongcong CC BY