HSK 4
连接词或词组：并、以及
Conjunctions linking words/phrases: 并 and 以及
Explanation
These are two conjunctions used to link words or phrases of equal grammatical role in a sentence. '并' usually links two verbs or two adjectives, emphasizing simultaneous combination or addition, e.g. '同意并支持' (agree and support). '以及' is also used for listing, but usually links nouns or phrases, carries a more formal nuance than '和', and tends to place the more important element first, e.g. '小王、小李以及另外三名同学' (Xiao Wang, Xiao Li, and three other classmates).
Examples
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