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HSK 4

X也得X，不X也得X

The structure 'X must do, even if not X must still do'

Explanation

This structure is used to emphasize that one must do something, with no other choice. It expresses determination or compelling circumstances. Example: 'Whether you want to do it or not, you have to do it' means that whether you want to or not, you must do it.

Examples

这件事很重要，你做也得做，不做也得做。
zhèjiànshìhěnzhòngyào，nǐzuòyědézuò，búzuòyědézuò。
你吃也得吃，不吃也得吃，不能浪费粮食。
nǐchīyědéchī，bùchīyědéchī，bùnénglàngfèiliángshí。
都病成这样了，医院你去也得去，不去也得去。
dōubìngchéngzhèyàngle，yīyuànnǐqùyědéqù，búqùyědéqù。

Learn “X也得X，不X也得X” effectively

The grammar point “X也得X，不X也得X” (The structure 'X must do, even if not X must still do') 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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