HSK 7

非A非B

非A非B (fēi A fēi B) - Neither A nor B

Explanation

The structure '非A非B' negates both possibilities A and B, meaning 'neither A nor B'. For example '非你非我' (neither you nor me), '非敌非友' (neither enemy nor friend). A and B are usually nouns or single syllables that are contrasting or parallel.

Examples

这个设计非中非西,看起来很别扭。
zhègeshèfēizhōngfēikànláihěnbièniu
我们非敌非友,只是那天见过一面而已。
menfēifēiyǒuzhǐshìtiānjiànguòmiànér

Learn “非A非B” effectively

The grammar point “非A非B” (非A非B (fēi A fēi B) - Neither A nor B) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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