既...又/也... presents dual properties or actions that both hold for the same subject.
Dual assertion - both X and Y are true simultaneously
Balanced parallelism - two predicates should be structurally compatible
Often used for concise characterizations - strengths, mixed traits, evaluations
See examples below for varied real-world usage.
Keep both halves parallel
- Adjective with adjective, verb phrase with verb phrase.
Subject consistency
- Usually one subject carries both predicates.
Avoid semantic conflict unless intentional
- Contradictory pairing needs clear rhetorical purpose.
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