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    Expressing "also" with 亦 (yì)

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    Structure

    亦 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    The adverb 亦 (yì) is a classical and literary equivalent of 也 (yě), meaning "also" or "too." It is used primarily in formal writing, news reports, and literary texts to add an elegant or archaic tone. For example, 亦有人呼吁 means "there are also people calling for." It is rarely used in casual spoken Chinese.

    Examples

    • 此方案亦适用于中小型企业。

      cǐ fāng'àn yì shìyòng yú zhōng xiǎo xíng qǐyè.

      This plan is also applicable to small and medium-sized enterprises.

    • 专家亦指出了当前政策的不足之处。

      zhuānjiā yì zhǐchūle dāngqián zhèngcè de bùzú zhī chù.

      Experts have also pointed out the shortcomings of current policies.

    • 他亦曾在多家知名公司担任顾问。

      tā yì céng zài duō jiā zhīmíng gōngsī dānrèn gùwèn.

      He has also served as a consultant at several well-known companies.

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