HSK 7
连接词或词组：及
lián jiē cí huò cí zǔ ： jí
The conjunction '及' in enumeration
Explanation
及 (jí) is a conjunction (a word linking components) meaning 'and, together with', used to link words or phrases in an enumeration; this is a formal/written usage (in books and documents), more formal than the colloquial 和 (hé) or 跟 (gēn).
A、B、C 及 D (placed before the final component of the enumeration); it often expands into 及其他 (jí qítā - and other...).
in written language, announcements, official documents, and lists; especially when enumerating many items and wanting a formal style.
及 (jí) and 和 (hé) both mean 'and', but 和 is natural in speech and can link two equal items, whereas 及 carries a bookish nuance and usually stands before the last item, implying the preceding items are more important.
using 及 in everyday speech sounds stiff; and placing 及 between every enumerated item instead of only before the last one (one should use the 、 mark for the preceding items).
Examples
Workers, farmers, and soldiers all attended this meeting.
There is currently an urgent need for coal, petroleum, electricity, and other energy sources.
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