既...又/也... for “Both … And …”
Use 既……，又/也…… to say something has two qualities or does two things at once.
Pattern
既 + A，又 / 也 + B
既 opens the first part and 又 or 也 adds a second part that is true at the same time.
这个办法既省钱，又省时间。
When to use 既...又/也... for “Both … And …”
既 goes before the first adjective or verb phrase, and 又 or 也 goes before the second: 既省钱，又省时间. Both parts are about the same subject and are true at the same time.
这家店的菜既好吃又便宜。
The food at this place is both tasty and cheap.
她既是我的老师，也是我的朋友。
She is both my teacher and my friend.
运动既能锻炼身体，又能让人心情变好。
Exercise can both keep you fit and put you in a better mood.
他既会说英语，也会说法语。
He can speak both English and French.
Common traps
- Don’t use 既 alone; the second part needs a partner word, usually 又 or 也.
- Don’t confuse 既 (“both”) with 既然 (“since”).
- Join adjectives or verb phrases, not bare nouns: say 既好吃又便宜, not 既苹果又香蕉.
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