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yòu

Description

“又”表示一件事情再一次发生,常常用在动词前面。

"又" indicates that something happens again, often used before a verb.

它也可以把两个词连起来,说明有两个特点,比如“又高又大”。

It can also connect two words to show two characteristics, like "又高又大" (both tall and big).

Meanings

yòu

again; once more (usually for past events)

他今天又迟到了。

He was late again today.

又…又…yòu…yòu…

both...and... (two qualities together)

这个苹果又大又甜。

This apple is big and sweet.

yòu

and; plus (joining numbers or clauses)

一年又三个月。

One year and three months.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    又 marks a repetition that already happened; 再 marks one that will happen in the future.

  • Etymology

    originally a pictograph of a right hand, later borrowed for the adverb meaning.

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