要...有/沒...，要...有/沒... is a colloquial emphatic frame listing possessed or missing qualities repeatedly for rhetorical effect.
Repetitive characterization - highlights many present/absent traits
Expressive judgment style - praise, complaint, or sarcasm
Rhythmic spoken pattern - vivid interpersonal commentary
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Pattern is strongly colloquial
- Keep register and tone in mind.
Parallel quality slots should be coherent
- Avoid random unrelated attributes.
Can sound emotional or sarcastic
- Use context-appropriately.
This plan has efficiency when efficiency is needed and flexibility when flexibility is needed.
He has both experience and attitude.
This product has neither features nor stability.
Right now he has neither time nor resources.
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