At the same time: 一边…一边 and 又…又

Two actions or two qualities at once

一边…一边… : two simultaneous actions

For two actions done at the same time: 一边 (yìbiān) before each verb.

一边 + Verb 1, 一边 + Verb 2

He eats while watching television.

I like to run while listening to music.

For two coexisting characteristics: 又 (yòu) before each adjective.

又 + Adjective 1 + 又 + Adjective 2

This apple is both big and sweet.

He is both intelligent and hardworking.

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