No. 908 in Chinese
而言
"而言" means "in terms of" or "with regard to."
In a sentence
对于他而言，这个决定非常重要。
For him, this decision is very important.
Here, "而言" is used to introduce a subject or perspective, signifying "for", or "speaking of" a particular entity.
作为一名专业人士而言，他的建议总是很有帮助。
As a professional, his advice is always helpful.
In this sentence, "而言" is used to provide a context or frame of reference related to the qualities or stance of the subject.
就环保而言，每个人都有责任。
Speaking of environmental protection, everyone has responsibilities.
The phrase "而言" here positions the topic as the context to be addressed, essentially framing what the statement relates to.
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