How to say “whether or not” in Chinese with 与否 (yǔfǒu)
Verb / Adj. + 与否 (yǔfǒu) — formal "whether or not"
与否 (yǔ fǒu) — whether or not
Verb / Adj. + 与否 (yǔfǒu) — formal "whether or not"
HSK 6Particles与否 (yǔ fǒu) — whether or not
Rule structure
与否 (yǔfǒu) is an extremely formal suffix meaning "whether or not". Attached to a verb or adjective. Used in official documents, academic writing, and proverbs.
Rule structure
与否 (yǔfǒu) is an extremely formal suffix meaning "whether or not". Attached to a verb or adjective. Used in official documents, academic writing, and proverbs.
Examples
成功与否，在此一举。
Chénggōng yǔfǒu, zài cǐ yī jǔ.
Success or failure depends on this one move.
Examples
成功与否，在此一举。
Chénggōng yǔfǒu, zài cǐ yī jǔ.
Success or failure depends on this one move.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “whether or not” in Chinese with 与否?
Use the structure: Verb / Adj. + 与否 (yǔfǒu) — formal "whether or not". For example: 成功与否，在此一举。 — “Success or failure depends on this one move.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
成功与否，在此一举。 — “Success or failure depends on this one move.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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