HSK 2

又⋯⋯又⋯⋯

又⋯⋯又⋯⋯ (both...and...)

Explanation

The structure '又...又...' is used to link two adjectives or verbs, expressing two qualities or actions at the same time. It usually emphasizes the combination of two elements. For example: '又好吃又便宜' means both delicious and cheap. This structure usually carries an expressive tone, which can be positive or negative depending on context.

Examples

这个饭馆的菜又好吃又便宜。
zhègefànguǎndecàiyòuhǎochīyòupiányi
这球鞋又贵又不好看。
zhèqiúxiéyòuguìyòuhǎokàn

Learn “又⋯⋯又⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “又⋯⋯又⋯⋯” (又⋯⋯又⋯⋯ (both...and...)) is one of the key structures at HSK 2. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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