HSK 3

(也)⋯⋯,也⋯⋯

The 'both...and...' structure (也...也...)

Explanation

This structure is used to emphasize that two things or actions both share a characteristic or are both carried out. '也' (also) is placed before each clause to parallel the two clauses, usually carrying a nuance of listing or emphasizing similarity. For example: '篮球他喜欢,排球他也喜欢' (He likes basketball, and he also likes volleyball). This structure is common in everyday conversation.

Examples

篮球他喜欢,排球他也喜欢。
lánqiúhuanpáiqiúhuan
面条儿我也爱吃,米饭我也爱吃。
miàntiáoéràichīfànàichī

Learn “(也)⋯⋯,也⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “(也)⋯⋯,也⋯⋯” (The 'both...and...' structure (也...也...)) 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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