How to use 也 (yě) to say “also” or “too” in Chinese

by | Aug 17, 2021 | Basics

also; too
also; too

FUNCTION

也 (yě) means “also, too”. You can use it to say things like “I’m happy too”, or “She’s also a teacher”.
Notice that 也 always comes before the verb:
是美国人。
shì Měiguórén.
I’m American too.
(lit. “I-also-am-American.”)
很高兴认识你。
hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.
Nice to meet you too.
(lit. “I-also-am-happy-to meet-you.”)

STRUCTURE

Subject + 也 + verb

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