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HSK 6

X是X

The structure 'X is X' (X是X)

Explanation

The structure 'X is X' is used to acknowledge that something is true, but is usually accompanied by an opposing meaning or a qualification that follows. It is similar to the way of saying '... is ... alright, but...' in English. Example: '去是去了' (Go I did go, but...). This structure emphasizes concession or acknowledging a fact before raising another issue or concern.

Examples

去是去了，就是不知道结果怎么样。
qùshìqùle，jiùshìbùzhīdàojiéguǒzěnmeyàng。
好是好，但不知道老师会不会同意我们这样做。
hǎoshìhǎo，dànbùzhīdàolǎoshīhuìbuhuìtóngyìwǒmenzhèyàngzuò。
这件衣服漂亮是漂亮，但也太贵了。
zhèjiànyīfupiàoliangshìpiàoliang，dànyětàiguìle。

Learn “X是X” effectively

The grammar point “X是X” (The structure 'X is X' (X是X)) 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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