Definition
与否 (yǔ fǒu) is a formal, written phrase meaning 'whether or not', attached directly to the end of a verb or adjective (e.g., 可行与否 'whether feasible or not'). Unlike 能否 (néng fǒu), which specifically asks about possibility ('whether one can'), 与否 is a general-purpose 'whether or not' that works with any predicate.
phrase
(formal phrase) whether or not (attached to a verb or adjective at the end of a phrase)
Examples
- 与否，。Zhège jìhuà kěxíng yǔ fǒu, hái xūyào pínggū.Whether this plan is feasible or not, further evaluation is needed.
- 与否，。Shìfǒu jiēshòu yǔ fǒu, nǐ zìjǐ juédìng.Whether to accept or not, you decide yourself.
- 与否，。Jiéguǒ yǔ fǒu, miànduì cái shì zuì zhòngyào de.No matter what the outcome is, facing it is what matters most.
Grammar
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