HSK 4

既⋯⋯,又/也⋯⋯

既⋯⋯,又/也⋯⋯ (Both ……, and ……)

Explanation

The structure '既⋯⋯,又/也⋯⋯' is used to emphasize two characteristics, qualities, or actions that coexist in a thing, matter, or person. '既' stands before the first adjective or verb, and '又/也' before the second. Example: '这件新衣服既好看,又暖和' (This new garment is both good-looking and warm). This structure usually carries a nuance of emphasizing a harmonious combination.

Examples

这件新衣服既好看,又暖和。
zhèjiànxīnfuhǎokànyòunuǎnhuo
他既会学习,又会玩儿。
huìxuéyòuhuìwánér
他既是我们的老师,也是我们的朋友。
shìmendelǎoshīshìmendepéngyǒu

Learn “既⋯⋯,又/也⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “既⋯⋯,又/也⋯⋯” (既⋯⋯,又/也⋯⋯ (Both ……, and ……)) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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