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Using 兼具 (jiānjù) to express 'possessing both'
Connecting Ideas
Existence & Possession
Structure
Subject + 兼具 + Quality A + 与 + Quality B
Explanation
兼具 means 'to possess both' or 'to combine,' indicating that something has two or more qualities simultaneously. It is a formal expression used to highlight that two seemingly different attributes coexist in one thing.
Examples
这座城市兼具现代感和历史韵味。
Zhè zuò chéngshì jiānjù xiàndài gǎn hé lìshǐ yùnwèi.
This city combines both a modern feel and historical charm.
这款车兼具舒适性和运动性能。
Zhè kuǎn chē jiānjù shūshì xìng hé yùndòng xìngnéng.
This car combines both comfort and sporty performance.
她兼具美貌与智慧，让人印象深刻。
Tā jiānjù měimào yǔ zhìhuì, ràng rén yìnxiàng shēnkè.
She possesses both beauty and wisdom, leaving a deep impression.