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Adverbs with AdjectivesHSK 3

Expressing "both A and B" with 又

The pattern 又 + Adj. 1 + 又 + Adj. 2 is used to list two adjectives that apply to the same subject, meaning "both...and...". Both adjectives must share the same positive or negative connotation; they should not contrast in feeling.

Structure

Subj. + 又 + Adj. 1 + 又 + Adj. 2
Both adjectives should share the same positive or negative connotation; avoid contrasting feelings.

Examples

  • 她男朋友又高又帅。
    Tā nánpéngyou yòu gāo yòu shuài.
    Her boyfriend is both tall and handsome.
  • 中国菜又便宜又好吃。
    Zhōngguó cài yòu piányi yòu hǎochī.
    Chinese food is both cheap and good-tasting.
  • 这里的咖啡又贵又难喝。
    Zhèlǐ de kāfēi yòu guì yòu nánhē.
    The coffee here is both expensive and bad-tasting.
  • 上海的冬天又冷又湿。
    Shànghǎi de dōngtiān yòu lěng yòu shī.
    Winter here in Shanghai is both cold and humid.
  • 我姐姐又聪明又漂亮。
    Wǒ jiějie yòu cōngming yòu piàoliang.
    My older sister is both smart and beautiful.

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