HSK 4
X是X，Y是Y
X is X, Y is Y (a clear distinction)
Explanation
The structure 'X是X，Y是Y' is used to emphasize a clear distinction between two things, matters, or two different people, that they should not be conflated. It usually goes with a demand for a clear distinction or an explanation of the difference. Example: '一是一，二是二' means 'one is one, two is two', i.e. it must be clear, without confusion.
Examples
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The grammar point “X是X，Y是Y” (X is X, Y is Y (a clear distinction)) 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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