Sentence PatternsHSK 5
Expressing "both… and…" with 既...又
Use 既...又... (jì...yòu...) to express that two qualities or states exist simultaneously. Both parts should be of the same type (adjectives, verbs) and often of comparable syllable length. It is frequently used to highlight positive attributes.
Structure
既 + A + 又 + B
A and B are usually adjectives or verbs of similar length and form.
Examples
- 这个同事既积极又努力。Zhège tóngshì jì jījí yòu nǔlì.This colleague is both proactive and hard-working.
- 这家餐厅既便宜又好吃。Zhè jiā cāntīng jì piányi yòu hǎochī.This restaurant is both cheap and delicious.
- 他做事情既快又好。Tā zuò shìqing jì kuài yòu hǎo.He does things both quickly and well.
- 这家银行的服务既热情又周到。Zhè jiā yínháng de fúwù jì rèqíng yòu zhōudào.This bank's service is both enthusiastic and thorough.
- 这个产品的设计既时尚又人性化。Zhège chǎnpǐn de shèjì jì shíshàng yòu rénxìng-huà.This product's design is both stylish and user-friendly.