又…又… yòu … yòu …

又…又…(yòu … yòu …)means “又…又…: 'both … and …', listing two qualities or actions at the same time”. Put 又 before each of two adjectives or verbs to say the subject has both features at once, e. Formation: 又 + 形容词/动词A + 又 + 形容词/动词B

又…又…: 'both … and …', listing two qualities or actions at the same time

HSK2

Formation

又 + 形容词/动词A + 又 + 形容词/动词B

Explanation

Put 又 before each of two adjectives or verbs to say the subject has both features at once, e.g. 又便宜又好吃 ('cheap and tasty'). The two parts are usually parallel and short. It describes coexisting states, not a sequence.

Examples

这个菜 便宜 好吃。
zhège cài yòu piányi yòu hǎochī.
This dish is both cheap and delicious.
会唱歌 会跳舞。
tā yòu huì chànggē yòu huì tiàowǔ.
She can both sing and dance.

Note

For two simultaneous actions in progress, use 一边…一边… instead.

FAQ

又…又… — what does it mean and how is it used?

又…又…: 'both … and …', listing two qualities or actions at the same time. Put 又 before each of two adjectives or verbs to say the subject has both features at once, e.g. 又便宜又好吃 ('cheap and tasty'). The two parts are usually parallel and short. It describes coexisting states, not a sequence.

又…又… — how do you form it?

又 + 形容词/动词A + 又 + 形容词/动词B

又…又… — any usage notes?

For two simultaneous actions in progress, use 一边…一边… instead.

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