Decoded Slug: 既…又… (jì… yòu…) - Both... and...
Mandarin Grammar Point
既…又… (jì… yòu…) - Both... and...
既…又… (jì… yòu…) - Both... and...
Short explanation:
Used to describe two or more characteristics that simultaneously exist.
Formation:
Subject + 既 + Characteristic 1 + 又 + Characteristic 2
Examples:
他既聪明又勤奋，所以他的成绩总是名列前茅。
Tā jì cōngmíng yòu qínfèn, suǒyǐ tā de chéngjī zǒng shì míngliè qiánmáo.
He is both intelligent and diligent, so his grades are always at the top.
这部电影既有趣又刺激，我非常喜欢。
Zhè bù diànyǐng jì yǒuqù yòu cìjī, wǒ fēicháng xǐhuān.
This movie is both interesting and thrilling, I like it very much.
我既想去旅游又想省下来的钱购买新的电脑。
Wǒ jì xiǎng qù lǚyóu yòu xiǎng shěng xià lái de qián gòumǎi xīn de diànnǎo.
I both want to travel and to save money to buy a new computer.
这个城市既保留了古老的建筑，又有现代的设施，非常有魅力。
Zhège chéngshì jì bǎoliú le gǔlǎo de jiànzhú, yòu yǒu xiàndài de shèshī, fēicháng yǒu mèilì.
This city has both preserved ancient buildings and modern facilities, it's very charming.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese phrase '既…又… (jì… yòu…)' is used to describe two or more traits or characteristics that coexist in one subject or situation. It can be translated as 'both... and...' in English. It shows that the subject has both characteristics or does both actions at the same time.
