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Expressing "whether or not" with 与否

与否 is a formal particle meaning "whether or not," attached directly to a verb or adjective to create a yes/no condition. It is used in written Chinese or formal speech, typically without a subject before it. Avoid using 与否 in casual conversation where 是否 or 是不是 would be more natural.

Structure

Verb / Adj. + 与否
Formal written usage; the phrase often acts as a topic or subject.

Examples

  • 成功与否不重要。
    Chénggōng yǔfǒu bù zhòngyào.
    Whether it succeeds or not is not important.
  • 他来与否还不确定。
    Tā lái yǔfǒu hái bù quèdìng.
    Whether he will come or not is still uncertain.
  • 这个决定正确与否需要时间来验证。
    Zhège juédìng zhèngquè yǔfǒu xūyào shíjiān lái yànzhèng.
    Whether this decision is correct or not needs time to test.

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