又
yòu
Meaning
- (once) again
- both... and...
- also
Definition
副词，表示重复或继续，相当于‘再’、‘还’；也表示并列关系，相当于‘和’、‘以及’；还表示转折或语气加强。
Adverb indicating repetition or continuation, equivalent to 'again' or 'also'; also indicates coordination, equivalent to 'and'; also indicates contrast or emphasis.
Usage
用于动词前表示动作重复发生；用于形容词之间表示两种性质同时存在；用于否定句加强语气；在句中起连接作用。
Used before verbs to indicate an action happens again; between adjectives to indicate two qualities coexist; in negative sentences to strengthen the tone; used as a connector in sentences.
Examples
- 1 他又迟到了。 (He is late again.)
- 2 她又高又瘦。 (She is tall and thin.)
- 3 我想去，又不想去。 (I want to go, but I also don't want to go.)
- 4 你又说错了。 (You said it wrong again.)
- 5 他又聪明又努力。 (He is both smart and hardworking.)
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