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How to say “both… and…” in Chinese with 又 (yòu)

又 (yòu)⋯⋯ 又 (yòu)⋯⋯

Expressing "both A and B" with "又 (yòu)"

HSK 3Adverbs with Adjectives

Rule structure

又 (yòu)… 又 (yòu)… links two adjectives or stative verbs, meaning "both… and…" to describe coexisting qualities.

Examples

这家饭店又便宜又好吃。

Zhè jiā fàndiàn yòu piányi yòu hǎochī.

This restaurant is both cheap and delicious.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "both A and B" with "又 (yòu)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 又 (yòu)⋯⋯ 又 (yòu)⋯⋯. For example: 这家饭店又便宜又好吃。 — “This restaurant is both cheap and delicious.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

这家饭店又便宜又好吃。 — “This restaurant is both cheap and delicious.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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