又
again; also; and; in addition; but; yet
Meanings
8 senses · 40 examplesadverb
again; once more; repeatedly
Used to indicate the repetition or continuation of an action or state.
He took this letter and read it again and again.
I called him several times, and he answered again.
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The rain stopped for a while, and now it's starting to fall again.
The production activities of human society develop step by step from a lower level to a higher level.
He thought for a moment and then shook his head again.
adverb
also; and; as well as
Used to indicate that several situations or properties exist simultaneously.
The May Fourth Movement was an anti-imperialist movement and also an anti-feudal movement.
This apple is both big and sweet.
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She can both sing and dance.
The dishes in this restaurant are both delicious and cheap.
He is both my teacher and my friend.
adverb
furthermore; moreover; in addition
Used to indicate a further development or deeper level of meaning.
Days are short in winter, and what's more, it's a cloudy day, so night has long since shrouded the entire town.
He studies hard and is also乐于助人, so he is deeply loved by teachers and classmates.
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This book is rich in content and easy to understand, making it very suitable for beginners to read.
He not only completed the task but also finished it two days early, which is really great.
This movie has beautiful visuals, a touching plot, and is also educational.
adverb
in addition; besides; furthermore
Used to indicate something added beyond a certain scope.
In addition to the living expenses, another fifty yuan is given for pocket money.
In addition to the basic salary, the company also gave us year-end bonuses.
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He gave me a book and also enclosed a card.
This package includes airfare and hotel, and also comes with two attraction tickets as a gift.
In addition to these requirements, the teacher added a new task.
adverb
and; plus; added to
Used to indicate an additional fractional or small number beyond a whole number.
One and a half.
This watermelon weighs three and three-quarters kilograms.
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He ran two and a half laps around the playground.
This cake requires four and one-third cups of flour.
This book has five hundred and twenty pages.
adverb
both... and...; on the one hand... on the other hand...
Used in叠用 form to indicate two conflicting or contradictory things.
She wants to go and yet doesn't want to go; she can't make up her mind.
He is both happy and sad; his mood is very complicated.
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This dress is both nice-looking and too expensive; I really don't know whether to buy it or not.
The child wants to play games and yet is afraid of being criticized by his mother.
He wants to lose weight and yet can't resist eating sweets.
adverb
but; yet; however
Used to indicate a转折 or contrast, similar to 'but' or 'however'.
I had something to ask you just now, but now I can't remember it.
He said he would come, but he didn't.
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I originally wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
This movie is very exciting, but also a bit scary.
He studies very hard, yet his grades are not very satisfactory.
adverb
used for emphasis in negative or rhetorical questions
Used in negative sentences or rhetorical questions to strengthen the tone.
I'm not a guest, so you don't need to be polite.
How much time can such a small matter take?
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Why should you get angry?
He didn't do anything wrong, so why are you criticizing him?
It's not a secret; everyone knows about it.