Discussion of 既...也...

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The structure 既...也... is used to express "both... and..." or "not only... but also..." to link two qualities, actions, or conditions. Here's how to use it:

- 既 (jì) comes before the first characteristic or action.
- 也 (yě) comes before the second characteristic or action.

The two elements connected by 既 and 也 should be grammatically parallel, meaning they should match in form (e.g., both verbs, both adjectives). The two linked elements should be somewhat related or balanced in meaning, often emphasizing two qualities of a subject.

E.g.

他既聪明也勤奋。(Tā jì cōngmíng yě qínfèn.) "He is both smart and hardworking."

这个城市既有古老的建筑，也有现代化的设施。(Zhège chéngshì jì yǒu gǔlǎo de jiànzhù, yě yǒu xiàndàihuà de shèshī.) "This city has both ancient buildings and modern facilities."

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