Definition
又是 is a verb phrase meaning 'is again' or 'is also'. It is commonly used to indicate repetition (e.g., 又是你 'you again') or to introduce an additional item in a list, often in the pattern 又是...又是... meaning 'both...and...' or 'what with...and...'. It adds a cumulative or enumerative tone.
v.p.
again (indicating repetition or another occurrence)moreoverbesidesand also (used to introduce an additional item or reason)
Examples
- 又是！yòu shì nǐ lái le!You again!
- ，又是。Tā xǐhuan yùndòng, yòu shì xǐhuan yīnyuè.He likes sports, and also likes music.
- 又是。yòu shì dào le kǎoshì de shíhou.It's exam time again.
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