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Expressing "both… and…" with 既...又... ("ji4...you4")

既 jì

Grammar
HSK 4

Structure

既 + A + 又 + B 既 + [Verb Phrase] ，也 + [Verb Phrase]

Translations

  • both
  • and

Definition

表示同时具有两种性质或情况。

Indicates having two qualities or situations simultaneously.

Usage

用于连接两个并列的形容词、动词或短语，强调两者都存在。结构为“既 + A + 又 + B”，A和B通常为同一类型的词语。

Used to connect two parallel adjectives, verbs, or phrases, emphasizing that both exist. The structure is '既 + A + 又 + B', where A and B are usually of the same type.

Examples

  • 1 他既聪明又勤奋。 (He is both smart and hardworking.)
  • 2 这个苹果既大又红。 (This apple is both big and red.)
  • 3 她既会唱歌又会跳舞。 (She can both sing and dance.)
  • 4 这里的环境既安静又美丽。 (The environment here is both quiet and beautiful.)
  • 5 他既喜欢看书又喜欢运动。 (He likes both reading and sports.)
  • 6 这种水果既好吃又有营养。 (This fruit is both delicious and nutritious.)
  • 7 她既温柔又坚强。 (She is both gentle and strong.)

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