| 2 [correlatively with 且,又,也,etc. ] both. . . and; as well as: |
| | 既高且大 〈书〉 tall and massive |
| | 既深且广 〈书〉 wide and deep; profound and extensive |
| | 既不实用,又不美观 neither useful nor attractive |
| | 既当官,又当老百姓 remain one of the common people while serving as an official |
| | 既有挑战,更有机遇 it poses as opportunities as well as challenges |
| | 这间屋子既宽敞,又亮堂。 The room is both light and spacious. |
| | 他既没来过,我也没去过。 He didn't come; nor did I go. |