与否

yǔ fǒu

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Uncommon

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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 无论 wú lùn no matter what or how Used with 与否 to mean 'no matter whether or not': no matter what or how

Synonyms

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• 是否 shì fǒu 是否 shì fǒu whether (or not) Both mean 'whether or not', but 与否 is more formal and often used in writing.: whether (or not)

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.

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

• 与 与 yǔ: and
• 与 与 yù: to take part in
• 否 否 fǒu: to negate
• 否 否 pǐ: clogged