HSK 5

X归X,Y归Y

Structure X归X,Y归Y

Explanation

The structure 'X归X, Y归Y' is used to emphasize that two matters or aspects are separate and should not be conflated or influence each other. It is often used to clearly distinguish the boundaries between two issues. For example: '想归想, 做归做' means thinking is thinking, doing is doing—they are two different things.

Examples

想归想,做归做,结果完全不一样。
xiǎngguīxiǎngzuòguīzuòjiéguǒwánquányàng
吵归吵,闹归闹,大家还是好朋友。
chǎoguīchǎonàoguīnàojiāháishìhǎopéngyǒu
朋友归朋友,生意归生意,不能免费。
péngyǒuguīpéngyǒushēngguīshēngnéngmiǎnfèi

Learn “X归X,Y归Y” effectively

The grammar point “X归X,Y归Y” (Structure X归X,Y归Y) is one of the key structures at HSK 5. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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