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How to emphasize negation with 又 (yòu)

又 (yòu) + 不 (bù) / 没 (méi) + Verb / Adj.

Emphasizing negation with "又 (yòu)"

HSK 4Adverbs

Rule structure

又 (yòu) before a negative (不 (bù) / 没 (méi)) adds emphasis, often conveying impatience or stating the obvious. It does not indicate repetition here.

Examples

我又不是小孩，你别担心。

Wǒ yòu bùshì xiǎohái, nǐ bié dānxīn.

I'm not a child, you know, don't worry.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Emphasizing negation with "又 (yòu)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 又 (yòu) + 不 (bù) / 没 (méi) + Verb / Adj.. For example: 我又不是小孩，你别担心。 — “I'm not a child, you know, don't worry.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

我又不是小孩，你别担心。 — “I'm not a child, you know, don't worry.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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