English–Chinese
“serve as both” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiān
Example
他现在兼任经理和顾问。tā xiàn zài jiān rèn jīng lǐ hé gù wèn
He currently serves as both manager and adviser.
How to say “serve as both” in Chinese
“Serve as both” in Chinese is 兼 (jiān).
A single subject serves on two tracks at once, with both functions belonging to it.
Example sentences with 兼
这种工具可以兼用在厨房和户外。zhè zhǒng gōng jù ké yǐ jiān yòng zài chú fáng hé hù wài
This tool can be used in both the kitchen and outdoors.
Tips for using 兼
- English often needs a separate phrase such as "also" or "as well as", while Chinese can express the added role in one compact verb.