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Expressing "both A and B" with 又 ("yòu")

又 yòu

Adverbs with adjectives
HSK 2

Structure

Subj. + 又 + Adj. 1 + 又 + Adj. 2

Translations

  • says something is both one way and another

Definition

使用'又...又...'结构表示两种性质或动作同时存在。

Using the structure '又...又...' to indicate two qualities or actions existing simultaneously.

Usage

常连接两个形容词或动词，表示两个状态或动作同时发生或并存。

Often connects two adjectives or verbs to indicate two states or actions occurring simultaneously or coexisting.

Examples

  • 1 这个苹果又大又红。 (This apple is both big and red.)
  • 2 他又聪明又努力。 (He is both smart and hardworking.)
  • 3 这里的夏天又热又潮湿。 (The summer here is both hot and humid.)
  • 4 她又唱歌又跳舞，非常开心。 (She both sings and dances, very happy.)
  • 5 这件衣服又便宜又好看。 (This piece of clothing is both cheap and good-looking.)
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