Discussion of 又

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In this post, we discuss the differences between two adverbs: 又 and 再.
又 indicates that after the occurrence of an action or event, another action or event of the same kind occurred. It is usually used in the past tense with particle 了. For example,
E.g. 我没有考好，爸爸又发火了。 [phr] I failed again in the exam and my father lost temper again.
再 is used to add on a same action or event. It has the meaning of “again” too but it is used on a future action or event. For example,
E.g. 请再写一遍 [phr] Please write one more time.

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How/when to use 又 and 在

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What are the different ways to use 又 (yòu) in a sentence?

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1. 又 (yòu) can be used to indicate that an action is continuing or repeating:

例如：他又唱歌了。(Tā yòu chàng gē le.) - He sang again.

2. 又 (yòu) can be used to indicate that an action is in addition to something else:

例如：他又买了一双鞋。(Tā yòu mǎi le yī shuāng xié.) - He bought another pair of shoes in addition.

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When is 又 (yòu) used for contrast, and when is it used for addition?

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又 (yòu) is not usually used for contrast. 又 (yòu) is used for addition when it is used to indicate that something is being added to what was previously mentioned. For example, 她又买了一双鞋 (tā yòu mǎi le yī shuāng xié) meaning "She bought another pair of shoes (in addition to what she already had)".

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How does the usage of 又 (yòu) change depending on the context?

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The usage of 又 (yòu) can change depending on the context in which it is used. Generally, it carries the meaning of "again" or "in addition to" when used as an adverb, and can also indicate a repeated action or state. It is pronounced as "yòu" in Mandarin Chinese.

1. Indicating a repeated action or state:

In this context, 又 (yòu) is often used in conjunction with another verb to indicate a repeated action or state. For example:

他又哭了 (tā yòu kū le) - He cried again.

我又生病了 (wǒ yòu shēngbìng le) - I got sick again.

她又迟到了 (tā yòu chídào le) - She was late again.

2. Indicating an additional action or item:

又 (yòu) can also be used to indicate an additional action or item that is added to something else. For example:

我又买了一件衣服 (wǒ yòu mǎi le yī jiàn yīfu) - I bought another piece of clothing.

他又加了一点盐 (tā yòu jiā le yīdiǎn yán) - He added a little more salt.

这个菜又辣又咸 (zhège cài yòu là yòu xián) - This dish is both spicy and salty.

3. Expressing a contrast:

In some cases, 又 (yòu) can be used to express a contrast between two actions or states. For example:

他又高又瘦 (tā yòu gāo yòu shòu) - He is tall and thin.

这个电影又好看又有意义 (zhège diànyǐng yòu hǎokàn yòu yǒu yìyì) - This movie is both entertaining and meaningful.

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