HSK 7-9
无论……与否，都……
wúlùn...yǔ fǒu, dōu...
Regardless of whether...or not, all...
Structure
无论 + [Verb/Adjective/Proposition] + 与否，(Subject) + 都/也 + [Result]
How it works
This structure is used to express that a result or situation remains constant regardless of whether a certain condition is met or not. '与否' (yǔ fǒu) is a formal literary substitute for '是不是' or '行不行', typically used in written or formal spoken Chinese for HSK 7-9 levels.
Examples
无论实验成功与否，我们都要总结经验。
Wúlùn shíyàn chénggōng yǔ fǒu, wǒmen dōu yào zǒngjié jīngyàn.
Regardless of whether the experiment succeeds or not, we must summarize the experience.
该项政策无论可行与否，都引起了广泛的社会讨论。
Gāi xiàng zhèngcè wúlùn kěxíng yǔ fǒu, dōu yǐnqǐ le guǎngfàn de shèhuì tǎolùn.
Regardless of whether the policy is feasible or not, it has sparked widespread social discussion.
无论你是否参与，结果都不受影响。
Wúlùn nǐ shìfǒu cānyù, jiéguǒ dōu bù shòu yǐngxiǎng.
Regardless of whether you participate, the outcome will not be affected.
Common mistakes
Using '与否' with words that are already polar questions (like '是不是') or using it in very casual, daily conversation where '是不是' would be more natural.
Tip
Remember that '与否' is restricted to formal contexts. If you are writing an academic paper or a formal speech, use '与否' after a single verb or adjective to sound more professional.
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