又
yòu
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How to emphasize negation with 又 (yòu)
又 (yòu) + 不 (bù) / 没 (méi) + Verb / Adj.
又 (yòu) — not at all, not really
HSK 4Adverbs
又 (yòu) + 不 (bù) / 没 (méi) + Verb / Adj.
HSK 4Adverbs又 (yòu) — not at all, not really
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.
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.
我又没时间去。
Wǒ yòu méi shíjiān qù.
I really don't have time to go.
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.
我又没时间去。
Wǒ yòu méi shíjiān qù.
I really don't have time to go.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “not at all, not really” in Chinese with 又?
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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