与否

yǔ fǒu

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Particle Uncommon

Definitions

1. whether or not (at the end of a phrase)

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Word relationships

Related words

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无论

wú lùn

no matter what or how

Used with 与否 to mean 'no matter whether or not'

Synonyms

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是否

shì fǒu

whether (or not)

Both mean 'whether or not', but 与否 is more formal and often used in writing.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

与否 is placed at the end of a phrase or clause; do not use it before the subject like English 'whether'.

Formality

与否 is formal and mainly used in written Chinese or formal speeches; in everyday speech, use 是否 or A-not-A structure instead.

Grammar

Guides that feature 与否

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 7–9+ 6 min

无论……与否，都…… for “Whether or Not …”

Say that the result stays the same whether something happens or not, the formal way: 无论成功与否，我们都应该认真对待.

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Example Sentences

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无论成功与否，我们都会继续努力。

Whether we succeed or not, we will keep working hard.

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Child Words of 与否

and

to take part in

to negate

clogged

与否