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The easiest way to express "also" and "too" in Chinese is with the [[adverb]] 也. This character is inserted after the subject, before the verb:
 
The easiest way to express "also" and "too" in Chinese is with the [[adverb]] 也. This character is inserted after the subject, before the verb:
  

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Structure

The easiest way to express "also" and "too" in Chinese is with the adverb 也. This character is inserted after the subject, before the verb:

Subject + 也 + Verb + Object

Some examples:

  • 喜欢 吃 水饺。
  • 喜欢 喝 啤酒 吗?
  • 他们 是 法国人。

也 can also be used with adjectives, in the same structure:

Subject + 也 + 很 + Adjective

Some examples:

  • 很 高。
  • 很 胖。
  • 这 个 很 麻烦。

"Me too"

It can be tricky to know how to say "me too" when you first study 也, as you can't say "我也" - this is not a complete sentence. The correct way is:

  • 是。

See also

Sources and further reading

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