也 — meaning in English
yě
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English meaning
- also adv In addition; as well; too.
- correctly adv In an accurate or proper way; without error.
- either det One or the other of two options; whichever of two.
- technically adv Strictly speaking, according to the precise facts or rules, even though it may seem to contradict common belief.
Senses
也 is used for these senses in English:
- I mean (colloquial) An indication of approximation or uncertainty.
- also (conjunctive, focus) In addition; besides; as well; further; too. [from 14th c.]
- as well (idiomatic) In addition; also.
- at that (idiomatic) In addition to what has been said; furthermore; moreover.
- correctly In a correct manner.
- either (conjunctive, after a negative) As well.
- so much as Even; suggests a minimum, especially regarding what might be expected.
- technically Based on precise facts, which, however, may be contrary to common belief or casual terminology.
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