又 (yòu) — again (past), also, both

又 (yòu)

Used before a verb to indicate that something happened again (past repetition). Key contrast with 再 (zài): 又 describes repetition that has already occurred, while 再 describes repetition that will or should happen in the future.

Meanings

1. [adv] Again (past repetition): something happened one more time.
2. [adv] Also, both, and (linking two attributes simultaneously).

Example Sentences

他又来了。 Tā yòu lái le. He came again.

她又忘记了。 Tā yòu wàngjì le. She forgot again.

这道菜又好看又好吃。 Zhè dào cài yòu hǎokàn yòu hǎochī. This dish is both good-looking and delicious.

我昨天去了，今天又去了。 Wǒ zuótiān qù le, jīntiān yòu qù le. I went yesterday and went again today.

Collocations

Memory Hook

Picture someone turning the same corner twice: 又 is the second footprint falling in the same spot — past repetition already done.