也 yě
also / too
也 (yě) means "also" or "too". It doesn't add new content by itself; it multiplies what you already know, letting you echo, agree, and extend nearly any sentence.
How to use 也
我也是 ___
I'm also ___
我也要 ___
I also want ___
他也会 ___
He can also ___
也不是
It's not that either
也可以
That works too
也好
That's fine too
Words used with 也
不
bù
not
没
méi
not (for 有 and past actions)
周末
zhōumò
weekend
日本
Rìběn
Japan
Frequently asked questions
What does 也 (yě) mean in Chinese?
也 (yě) means "also / too" in Chinese. 也 (yě) means "also" or "too". It doesn't add new content by itself; it multiplies what you already know, letting you echo, agree, and extend nearly any sentence.
How do you use 也 in a sentence?
The core pattern is "我也是 ___" (I'm also ___). Once you know this block, you can reuse it with many other words to build full sentences.
What words are commonly used with 也?
Common words that pair with 也 include 不, 没. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 也 (yě) and 了 (le)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 也 means "also / too"; 了 means "(perfective) / (change of state)". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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