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March 24, 2026
也yě(ye3)
The character 也 (yě) means 'also' or 'too' and is commonly used to indicate addition or inclusion. It can be used in both informal and formal contexts to connect ideas or statements, helping to show that something is true in multiple cases. In Classical Chinese, it serves as a final particle that implies affirmation, similar to saying 'indeed' or 'also'.
Strokes3Radical乚Frequency#37DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note
The use of 也 in everyday conversation reflects the Chinese value of inclusiveness and agreement. When discussing opinions or experiences, using 也 can help create a sense of camaraderie and shared understanding.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person who is saying 'yes' (也 sounds like 'yeah') to everything, indicating they agree with multiple points. The character also has a horizontal line on top that can remind you of adding more ideas, like the plus sign in math.
Meanings of 也
yě(ye3)
1also
2too
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About 也
也Simplified
3Strokes
乚Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#37Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1
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AI Study Notes for 也
Usage Notes
A common mistake is confusing 也 with 也许 (yěxǔ), which means 'perhaps.' Remember to use 也 only when indicating addition. It is generally used in both spoken and written Chinese, but avoid using it in overly formal situations as a sole connector.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 2 word, 也 connects with other basic conjunctions and particles you will learn, such as 和 (hé, 'and') and 但是 (dànshì, 'but'). Focus on using 也 to build compound sentences, enhancing your conversational skills.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 也 in places where it doesn’t fit, like saying '我也去' (wǒ yě qù, 'I also go') when they mean to say 'I might go' instead of '我也许去' (wǒ yěxǔ qù). Remember that 也 strictly adds information rather than suggesting uncertainty.
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Origin unclear. Variously explained as a pictograph of a snake, a vulva, a funnel, a crying child, or an ideograph depicting a pause in speech.
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Decomposition of 也
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How to say also in Chinese
“also” in Chinese is也yě
The character 也 (yě) means 'also' or 'too' and is commonly used to indicate addition or inclusion. It can be used in both informal and formal contexts to connect ideas or statements, helping to show that something is true in multiple cases. In Classical Chinese, it serves as a final particle that implies affirmation, similar to saying 'indeed' or 'also'.
When to use 也
A common mistake is confusing 也 with 也许 (yěxǔ), which means 'perhaps.' Remember to use 也 only when indicating addition. It is generally used in both spoken and written Chinese, but avoid using it in overly formal situations as a sole connector.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 也 in places where it doesn’t fit, like saying '我也去' (wǒ yě qù, 'I also go') when they mean to say 'I might go' instead of '我也许去' (wǒ yěxǔ qù). Remember that 也 strictly adds information rather than suggesting uncertainty.
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Grammar Patterns of 也
也 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
