又

• 拼音: yòu
• 汉字拆解: 又 = pictograph of a right hand, meaning 'again/also'

含义

Again; and also; once more. Indicates repetition of an action that has already happened.

Key distinction from 再: 又 is used for actions that have already repeated (past), while 再 is for future repetition. 又 can also connect two descriptions: 又大又甜 (both big and sweet). Very high frequency word in daily Chinese.

例句

1. 他又迟到了。
2. 这个苹果又大又红。
3. 下雨了，我又没带伞。

用法指南

语境: everyday, conversation

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 他又来了。(He's here again.)
• 这道菜又好吃又便宜。(This dish is both delicious and cheap.)

错误说法

• 明天又去吧。(Don't use 又 for future 'again' — use 再. Say 明天再去吧 for 'let's go again tomorrow.')

起源与历史

Pictograph of a right hand, extended to mean 'again/also' — the idea of reaching out one more time.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal