既

jì

conjunction HSK 4 #2,523

Meanings

Tā jì cōngming yòu piàoliang.

She is both smart and beautiful.

Zhè dào cài jì hǎochī yòu piányi.

This dish is both delicious and cheap.

Jì lái zhī, zé ān zhī.

Since you're here, make the best of it.

grammar

既...又/也... means both...and... It connects two qualities: 既简单又实用 (both simple and practical).

culture

既来之，则安之 is a famous proverb meaning since you've come, settle in — make peace with your situation.

既 jì