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Lesson

Both… And (又…又…)

1. Explain it simply

又 A 又 B lists two qualities of one thing: 'both A and B'.

Put 又 before each quality: Subject + 又 + A + 又 + B.

A and B are usually adjectives with the same feeling.

Both 又 are required; don't drop one or move it to the end.

2. Show examples

这件衣服又便宜又好看。

Zhè jiàn yīfu yòu piányi yòu hǎokàn.

This garment is both cheap and good-looking.

two 又

他又高又瘦。

Tā yòu gāo yòu shòu.

He is both tall and thin.

又 adj 又 adj

她又聪明又漂亮。

Tā yòu cōngmíng yòu piàoliang.

She is both smart and pretty.

two qualities

3. Share a tip

Use 又 before each quality: 又 + A + 又 + B. Keep both 又 in the middle, not at the end.

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