A2 · Grammar reference · ASGJBZKC
Expressing "and also" with "hai" In English we use "and also" when we want to connect separate and different thoughts. We can do the same thing in Chinese by using 还 (hái).
Structure
Subj. + Verb + Obj. 1， 还 + Verb + Obj. 2
Keywords 还 · and · also
Used for Giving alternatives · Connecting ideas
Classification Adverbs · HSK2 Examples (15) Add all sentences to My sentences She has a younger brother and also has a younger sister. Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. My boss can speak French and can also speak Japanese. Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. You want a cup of coffee, and what else do you want? Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. I want to eat ice cream and I also want to eat a hamburger. Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. Dad has a Xiaomi phone and also has an iPhone. Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. You did your homework at home tonight, and what else did you do? Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. When he got married, he invited his co-workers. Who else did he invite? Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. During a birthday, we eat cake and also give presents. Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. To go to the USA, you need to take money and a passport. What else do you need to take with you? Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. He fixed dinner and also washed the dishes. Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. She washed the dishes too. Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. I took a shower and also did my laundry. Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. She did her laundry too. Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. We went out for dinner tonight and also watched a movie. Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. They watched a movie tonight too. Illustrates Expressing "and also" with "hai" with 还. Further resources
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