...，而...(則)... contrasts two clauses.
Whereas
Formal tone
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Contrast
- ✅ 他努力，而我放棄。
- ❌ 他努力，而所以成功。（混用）
Formal
- ✅ 甲如此，而乙則否。
- ❌ 甲如此，而乙不。
The north is already snowing, whereas the south is still warm.
He values efficiency, whereas I care more about quality.
Plan A has lower cost, while Plan B has lower risk.
On weekdays there are fewer people, whereas weekends are very crowded.
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