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与否

yǔ fǒu

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • whether or not (at the end of a phrase)

Definition

表示疑问或者选择，相当于‘是否’、‘是不是’等。

Indicates a question or choice, equivalent to 'whether or not', 'if or not', etc.

Usage

常用于书面语或正式语境，放在动词或形容词之后，构成正反问句或选择问句。

Often used in written or formal contexts, placed after a verb or adjective to form a yes-no question or alternative question.

Examples

  • 1 这个问题能否解决，关键在于大家的努力与否。（Whether this problem can be solved depends on everyone's effort or not.）
  • 2 考试结果的好坏，并不完全取决于学习时间的长短与否。（The quality of exam results does not solely depend on the length of study time or not.）
  • 3 他是否同意这个方案，我们需要先确认他的意愿与否。（Whether he agrees to this plan, we need to first confirm his willingness or not.）
  • 4 成功与否，往往在于坚持到底的决心。（Success or failure often lies in the determination to persevere.）
  • 5 这件事的处理适当与否，直接影响后续工作。（Whether this matter is handled appropriately or not directly affects subsequent work.）

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