既...又/也(jì...yòu/yě)
Both...And
Structure Pattern
Explanation
既...又 (jì...yòu) means "both A and B." Unlike 不但...而且 which implies the second point is stronger, 既...又 treats both points equally.
Example Sentences
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Zhège cài jì hǎochī yòu piányi.
This dish is both delicious and cheap.
Tā jì cōngmíng yòu nǔlì.
She is both smart and hardworking.
Zhège fāngfǎ jì jiǎndān yòu yǒuxiào.
This method is both simple and effective.
Common Mistakes
Common Mistake
我既咖啡又茶。
Correct Usage
我既喜欢咖啡又喜欢茶。
A common mistake is trying to connect two nouns directly with 既...又. This structure typically connects two predicates (verbs or adjectives) that describe the same subject. You need to add a verb like '喜欢' (like) to make '喜欢咖啡' and '喜欢茶' the predicates.
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