既

jì

grammar particle: already; since; both

Dictionary entry

already; since; both... (and...)

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既

See it in sentences

她既聪明又努力。

Tā jì cōngmíng yòu nǔlì.

English

She is smart and hardworking.

他既会唱又会跳。

Tā jì huì chàng yòu huì tiào.

English

He can both sing and dance.

Goes with

  • 既然since; now that
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