The Structure '既... 又/也/还...'

Description

In Chinese, the structure '既... 又/也/还...' (jì... yòu/yě/hái...) is used to express the idea of "both... and..." or "not only... but also..." It is used to connect two elements, indicating that they both apply to the same subject or situation.

Usage

The structure '既... 又/也/还...' (jì... yòu/yě/hái...) is placed before each element to connect them.

Examples

• 他既聪明，又勤奋。(Tā jì cōngmíng, yòu qínfèn.) - He is both smart and diligent.
• 她既会说中文，也会说英文。(Tā jì huì shuō Zhōngwén, yě huì shuō Yīngwén.) - She can speak both Chinese and English.
• 这本书既有趣味性，又富有启发性。(Zhè běn shū jì yǒuqùwèi xìng, yòu fùyǒu qǐfāxìng.) - This book is both interesting and inspirational.

Key Points

• The structure '既... 又/也/还...' (jì... yòu/yě/hái...) is used to express "both... and..." or "not only... but also..."
• It connects two elements to indicate that they both apply to the same subject or situation.