HSK 3
一……也/都+不/没⋯⋯
一……也/都 + 不/没……
Explanation
This structure is used to emphasize complete negation, meaning 'not in the slightest'. The '一' part combines with a noun denoting a small amount such as '句' (sentence), '口' (mouthful), '个' (item), '次' (time) to form a phrase indicating a very small quantity. Then '也' or '都' is used together with '不' or '没' to strongly negate that action. For example, '他一句中文也不会说' means 'He can't speak a single sentence of Chinese', emphasizing that he can't speak even one sentence.
Examples
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The grammar point “一……也/都+不/没⋯⋯” (一……也/都 + 不/没……) is one of the key structures at HSK 3. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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