HSK 4 · VERSION 2.0#84
Expressing “Both...and...” with “jì...yòu...”
既……又……
How it works
既……又…… (jì...yòu...) means “both... and...” It links two qualities or situations.
It is similar to 又……又…… (yòu...yòu...), but often sounds a little more formal.
The pattern
既 (jì) + Part 1 + 又 (yòu) + Part 2
Example sentences
这个地方既安静又方便。
This place is both quiet and convenient.
她既聪明又努力。
She is both smart and hardworking.
这本书既有意思又容易懂。
This book is both interesting and easy to understand.
Key point
This pattern is common in explanation and description.