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。Zhè ge tóng shì jì jī jí yòu nǔ lì.This colleague is both proactive and hard-working.
- 这家餐厅既便宜又好吃。Zhè jiā cān tīng jì pián yi yòu hǎo chī.This restaurant is both cheap and delicious.
- 他做事情既快又好。Tā zuò shì qing 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 yín háng de fú wù jì rè qíng yòu zhōu dào.This bank's service is both enthusiastic and thorough.
- 这个产品的设计既时尚又人性化。Zhè ge chǎn pǐn de shè jì jì shí shàng yòu rén xìng huà.This product's design is both stylish and user-friendly.