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How to say “at the same time” in Chinese with 兼 (jiān)

兼 (jiān) + Noun / Verb (concurrently)

Expressing "at the same time" with "兼 (jiān)"

HSK 6Sentence patterns

Rule structure

兼 (jiān) means "concurrently, simultaneously, also hold". It indicates holding multiple roles or doing multiple things at once. Often used in formal contexts.

Examples

他身兼数职。

Tā shēn jiān shù zhí.

He holds several positions concurrently.

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How do you express “Expressing "at the same time" with "兼 (jiān)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 兼 (jiān) + Noun / Verb (concurrently). For example: 他身兼数职。 — “He holds several positions concurrently.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他身兼数职。 — “He holds several positions concurrently.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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