HSK 6
这/那也不X，那/这也不Y
The structure "this one isn't X either, that one isn't Y either"
Explanation
This structure is used to complain or express irritation at someone being too picky or dissatisfied with everything. It conveys the idea 'this one won't do, that one won't do either'. It is usually used in everyday conversation to emphasize someone's fussiness or uncooperativeness.
Examples
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The grammar point “这/那也不X，那/这也不Y” (The structure "this one isn't X either, that one isn't Y either") is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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