البنية المتوازية في القوائم (الكلمات المتطابقة)
consistency, clarity, impact.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Parallel structure means using the same grammatical form for all items in a list to ensure clarity and professional rhythm.
- Match parts of speech: If the first item is a noun, make them all nouns. Example: 'Apples, pears, and grapes.'
- Match verb forms: Don't mix gerunds and infinitives. Example: 'I like hiking, swimming, and running.'
- Match clause types: Keep the same voice (active/passive) throughout. Example: 'He opened the door, entered the room, and sat down.'
نظرة عامة
Parallel Structure، حجر الزاوية في التواصل الفعّال والمتقدم باللغة الإنجليزية. عندما تطرح فكرتين أو أكثر تحمل نفس الوزن النحوي والأهمية، فإن القارئ أو المستمع يتوقع عرضاً متسقاً ومنسجماً. هذا الاتساق ليس مجرد تجميل شكلي للجملة؛ بل هو أداة قوية تعزز الفهم، وتقلل من الجهد الذهني المطلوب لاستيعاب المعلومة، وتضفي على كتابتك وتحدثك طابعاً من الدقة والاحترافية التي تميز المتحدثين الأصليين.Syntactic Equivalence).and و or و but، يجب أن تنتمي إلى نفس الفئة النحوية وتتخذ نفس الصيغة.Noun)، يجب أن تكون كل العناصر اللاحقة أسماء.Infinitive)، يجب أن تتبعه مصادر مماثلة.She enjoys reading, writing, and to learn.reading و writing هما اسما فاعل/مصادر (Gerunds)، بينما to learn هو مصدر مسبوق بـ to (Infinitive).She enjoys reading, writing, and learning.Gerund)، والتزمنا به بصرامة حتى نهاية القائمة.A, B, and C (أو باستخدام or أو but). التكافؤ هنا لا يقتصر على مجرد مطابقة أقسام الكلام (اسم مع اسم، أو فعل مع فعل)، بل يمتد غالباً ليشمل صيغة ذلك القسم.,) بين العناصر، ونضع حرف العطف and مرة واحدة فقط قبل العنصر الأخير.and في قائمة من ثلاثة عناصر أو أكثر تُسمى فاصلة أكسفورد (Oxford comma) أو (Serial comma). رغم أنها اختيارية في بعض أساليب الكتابة، إلا أن استخدامها في المستوى الأكاديمي (C1) يُعد دليلاً على الدقة، لأنها تمنع أي لبس أو دمج غير مقصود بين العنصرين الأخيرين.She values honesty, integrity, and diligence. | Noun, Noun, and Noun | الأسماء (Nouns) |The exhibition was insightful, thought-provoking, and inspiring. | Adjective, Adjective, and Adjective | الصفات (Adjectives) |must). | You must plan, execute, and evaluate your strategy. | Verb (base), Verb (base), and Verb (base) | الأفعال المجردة (Base Verbs) |ing وتعمل كأسماء. | His hobbies include running, cycling, and painting. | Gerund, Gerund, and Gerund | المصادر (Gerunds) |to لبيان الغرض. | Their goal is to explore, to discover, and to innovate. | to + Verb, to + Verb, and to + Verb | المصادر (Infinitives) |She spoke calmly, clearly, and persuasively. | Adverb, Adverb, and Adverb | الظروف (Adverbs) |The report was written, edited, and published in record time. | Participle, Participle, and Participle | اسم المفعول (Participles) |Thesis Statement)، يجب أن تكون النقاط متوازية.The study aimed to identify causal factors, to analyze their interrelationships, and to propose intervention strategies. (وضوح تام ودقة أكاديمية).Gerund).My duties were managing the team, sales increased, and to train new staff.My duties included managing the team, increasing sales, and training new staff.I came, I saw, I conquered (أتيتُ، رأيتُ، انتصرتُ). الأفعال الثلاثة في الماضي البسيط، مما يعطي الجملة قوة ساحقة.To make Arabic coffee, you should boil water, adding cardamom is important, and pour it slowly.To make Arabic coffee, boil the water, add the cardamom, and pour it slowly. (جميعها أفعال أمر Imperatives).He is a gifted writer, a passionate advocate, and an inspiring mentor. (ثلاث عبارات اسمية متوازية تصف جوانب شخصيته).I enjoy reading, traveling, and Arabic poetry.reading و traveling هما Gerunds (أفعال تعمل كأسماء)، بينما Arabic poetry هو Noun Phrase (عبارة اسمية). هذا يكسر التوازي.I enjoy reading, traveling, and reading Arabic poetry. (الآن كلها Gerunds) أو I enjoy books, trips, and Arabic poetry. (الآن كلها أسماء).Waw Interference):The market was crowded, and noisy, and full of people.and في قائمة يجعل الجملة تبدو طفولية أو ركيكة (إلا في حالات بلاغية نادرة جداً تسمى Polysyndeton).The market was crowded, noisy, and full of people. (استخدم الفواصل، وضع and مرة واحدة فقط في النهاية).swimming و to swim. المتعلم العربي غالباً ما يخلط بينهما في نفس القائمة لأنهما يترجمان لنفس الكلمة العربية.She refused to give up, to surrender, and accepting defeat.Infinitives ثم تحول فجأة إلى Gerund في النهاية.She refused to give up, to surrender, and to accept defeat.The manager praised his dedication, his hard work, and that he was always on time.The manager praised his dedication, his hard work, and his punctuality. (تم تحويل الجملة إلى اسم punctuality للحفاظ على التوازي).not only... but also أو either... or.,) ويُكتب حرف العطف and مرة واحدة قبل العنصر الأخير. | يُكرر حرف العطف (الواو) قبل كل عنصر في القائمة. |He bought apples, oranges, and bananas. | اشترى تفاحاً، وبرتقالاً، وموزاً. |He is not only intelligent but also he works hard. (بعد not only جاءت صفة intelligent، وبعد but also جاءت جملة كاملة he works hard).He is not only intelligent but also hardworking. (صفة مقابل صفة).We can meet in the morning, in the afternoon, or in the evening (تكرار حرف الجر للتوكيد)، أو يمكنك أن تقول We can meet in the morning, afternoon, or evening (وضع حرف الجر مرة واحدة في البداية). الخطأ هو أن تخلط بينهما هكذا: in the morning, afternoon, or in the evening.;) للفصل بين عناصر القائمة بدلاً من الفاصلة العادية، مع الحفاظ على البنية المتوازية لكل جملة. مثال:The committee decided to increase the budget for next year; to hire three new senior developers; and to launch the marketing campaign in the Middle East.Matching Grammatical Forms in Lists
| Category | Parallel Form 1 | Parallel Form 2 | Parallel Form 3 |
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Nouns
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The teacher
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the student
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the parent
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Adjectives
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Smart
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funny
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kind
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Gerunds
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Running
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jumping
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swimming
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Infinitives
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To see
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to hear
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to feel
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Adverbs
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Quickly
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quietly
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carefully
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Prep. Phrases
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In the car
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on the bus
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at the station
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Clauses
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That he came
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that he saw
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that he conquered
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Meanings
Parallel structure (also called parallelism) is the repetition of a chosen grammatical form within a sentence. By making each compared item or idea in your sentence follow the same grammatical pattern, you create a cohesive and balanced flow.
Word-Level Parallelism
Matching individual words like nouns, adjectives, or adverbs in a simple list.
“The workshop was informative, engaging, and practical.”
“We need to act quickly, decisively, and effectively.”
Phrase-Level Parallelism
Matching phrases such as gerund phrases (-ing), infinitive phrases (to...), or prepositional phrases.
“He enjoys reading historical novels, watching indie films, and playing classical guitar.”
“To succeed is to work hard, to stay focused, and to remain humble.”
Clause-Level Parallelism
Matching entire clauses, ensuring they all use the same voice (active/passive) or tense structure.
“The coach told the players that they should get plenty of sleep, that they should eat a healthy meal, and that they should arrive early.”
“What we say is what we do, and what we do is who we are.”
Reference Table
| النوع القواعدي | مثال غير متوازن (خطأ) | مثال متوازن (صحيح) | سبب التوازن |
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Nouns (أسماء)
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I enjoy `reading`, `to run`, and `music`.
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I enjoy `reading`, `running`, and `music`.
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كل الكلمات أسماء أو صيغ (Gerunds) متناسقة.
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Adjectives (صفات)
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She is `smart`, `kindly`, and `talented`.
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She is `smart`, `kind`, and `talented`.
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كل الكلمات صفات محضة.
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Verbs (أفعال)
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He likes `to swim`, `dance`, and `singing`.
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He likes `to swim`, `to dance`, and `to sing`.
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كل الأفعال في صيغة المصدر (Infinitive).
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Adverbs (ظروف)
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They worked `quickly`, `efficient`, and `diligently`.
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They worked `quickly`, `efficiently`, and `diligently`.
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كل الكلمات ظروف تنتهي بـ ly.
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Gerunds (صيغة -ing)
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`Running`, `to eat`, and `sleeping` are fun.
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`Running`, `eating`, and `sleeping` are fun.
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كل الكلمات بصيغة الـ Gerund.
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Past Participles
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The report was `written`, `reviewed`, and `publishing`.
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The report was `written`, `reviewed`, and `published`.
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كل الأفعال في التصريف الثالث.
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طيف الرسمية
The candidate is diligent, punctual, and highly professional. (Professional evaluation)
She is hardworking, on time, and professional. (Professional evaluation)
She's a hard worker, always on time, and super pro. (Professional evaluation)
She's a beast, always there, and totally legit. (Professional evaluation)
التوازي في القوائم: مطابقة الكلمات
أنواع الكلمات
- الأسماء books, movies, podcasts
- الصفات fast, reliable, intuitive
- الظروف quickly, clearly, confidently
- الأفعال study, practice, reflect
الفوائد
- الوضوح Easy to understand
- الانسيابية Smooth flow
- التأثير Stronger message
أخطاء شائعة
- خلط الصيغ reading, to run, and music
- أفعال غير متسقة sing, dance, and painted
القوائم المتوازية مقابل غير المتوازية
كيف تتحقق من التوازي في قائمتك؟
هل لديك قائمة من عنصرين أو أكثر مربوطة بـ 'and' أو 'or'؟
حدد النوع القواعدي لأول عنصر (اسم، صفة، فعل، إلخ).
هل كل العناصر الأخرى في القائمة لها نفس النوع القواعدي بالضبط؟
أمثلة حسب المستوى
I like cats, dogs, and birds.
I like cats, dogs, and birds.
She is tall and thin.
She is tall and thin.
He can run and jump.
He can run and jump.
Red, blue, and green are colors.
Red, blue, and green are colors.
I enjoy swimming and hiking.
I enjoy swimming and hiking.
He wants to eat and to sleep.
He wants to eat and to sleep.
The car is fast, quiet, and expensive.
The car is fast, quiet, and expensive.
She works in an office and at a school.
She works in an office and at a school.
The film was not only long but also boring.
The film was not only long but also boring.
We decided to stay home, order pizza, and watch a movie.
We decided to stay home, order pizza, and watch a movie.
She is interested in learning French and visiting Paris.
She is interested in learning French and visiting Paris.
You can either pay by cash or use a credit card.
You can either pay by cash or use a credit card.
The professor expected the students to arrive on time, to have read the book, and to be ready for the quiz.
The professor expected the students to arrive on time, to have read the book, and to be ready for the quiz.
Success depends on how hard you work and how well you network.
Success depends on how hard you work and how well you network.
The new policy is neither efficient nor cost-effective.
The new policy is neither efficient nor cost-effective.
He was praised for his honesty, his bravery, and his kindness.
He was praised for his honesty, his bravery, and his kindness.
The candidate's goals are to improve the economy, to reform the healthcare system, and to protect the environment.
The candidate's goals are to improve the economy, to reform the healthcare system, and to protect the environment.
It is a story about a man who loses everything, who struggles to survive, and who eventually finds redemption.
It is a story about a man who loses everything, who struggles to survive, and who eventually finds redemption.
The report was criticized for being biased, for lacking evidence, and for containing numerous errors.
The report was criticized for being biased, for lacking evidence, and for containing numerous errors.
Whether we win the game or whether we lose the game, we must play with honor.
Whether we win the game or whether we lose the game, we must play with honor.
To think clearly is a virtue; to speak eloquently is a gift; to act justly is a duty.
To think clearly is a virtue; to speak eloquently is a gift; to act justly is a duty.
The committee noted that the proposal was technically sound, that it was financially viable, but that it was ethically questionable.
The committee noted that the proposal was technically sound, that it was financially viable, but that it was ethically questionable.
We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets.
We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets.
The more we learn about the universe, the more we realize how little we actually know.
The more we learn about the universe, the more we realize how little we actually know.
سهل الخلط
Learners often think they must repeat every word to be parallel, but ellipsis allows you to remove shared words.
This is a literary device where one word applies to two others in different senses (e.g., 'He took his hat and his leave').
Comparing a thing to a person or a quality to an object.
أخطاء شائعة
I like apples and to swim.
I like apples and swimming.
He is tall and has strength.
He is tall and strong.
She likes cats, dogs, and play.
She likes cats, dogs, and playing.
I am from Spain and student.
I am from Spain and I am a student.
I enjoy to read and writing.
I enjoy reading and writing.
The room was dark, cold, and it smelled bad.
The room was dark, cold, and smelly.
He can sing, dance, and he plays guitar.
He can sing, dance, and play guitar.
It is better to stay than leaving.
It is better to stay than to leave.
She is not only smart but also she is kind.
She is not only smart but also kind.
The job involves typing, filing, and to answer phones.
The job involves typing, filing, and answering phones.
The report was researched well, written clearly, and the presentation was good.
The report was researched well, written clearly, and presented effectively.
The goal is to increase sales, reduce costs, and the improvement of quality.
The goal is to increase sales, reduce costs, and improve quality.
He was told to either sign the contract or that he should leave.
He was told either to sign the contract or to leave.
The study focused on the effects of stress, how people sleep, and diet.
The study focused on the effects of stress, sleep patterns, and diet.
أنماط الجُمل
I enjoy ___, ___, and ___.
The project was not only ___, but also ___.
To ___, to ___, and to ___ are my main goals.
Whether you ___, or whether you ___, you must ___.
Real World Usage
Specializing in digital marketing, content creation, and brand strategy.
Served with roasted potatoes, steamed vegetables, and garlic bread.
I am responsible for hiring staff, training new employees, and managing budgets.
Day 1: Arrive in Paris. Day 2: Visit the Louvre. Day 3: Depart for Lyon.
The tenant shall maintain the property, pay the rent, and respect the neighbors.
I love long walks, good wine, and great conversation.
حدد النمط من البداية
She likes hiking, biking, and swimming.
إياك والخلط!
He is smart, kind, and creative.
اقرأ بصوت عالٍ
The presentation was long, boring, and unorganized.
الوضوح لغة عالمية
Clear communication builds trust and shows competence.
استخدمه للتأثير العاطفي
We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds.
Smart Tips
Check the ending of each word. If the first two end in -ly, the third one probably should too.
Start every bullet point with a past-tense action verb.
Place the 'not only' immediately before the word you are comparing.
Repeat the 'anchor' word (like 'that' or 'to') to help the reader stay on track.
النطق
List Intonation
When speaking a parallel list, use a rising intonation for each item except the last one, which should have a falling intonation.
The 1-2-3 Rise-Fall
I like hiking ↗, swimming ↗, and running ↘.
Indicates that the list is finished.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of 'The Mirror Rule': If you look at the first item in a list, every other item should see its own reflection in the same grammatical shape.
ربط بصري
Imagine a set of train tracks. For the train to move smoothly, both tracks must be perfectly parallel and made of the same material. If one rail turns into wood while the other is steel, the train crashes.
Rhyme
If the first is an -ing, let the others sing the same thing!
Story
A perfectionist architect was building a house. He insisted that if the first window was round, every window must be round. If the first door was oak, every door must be oak. His house was the most beautiful in the city because of its perfect symmetry.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Look at your last three sent emails. Find one list and check if it follows parallel structure. If not, rewrite it!
ملاحظات ثقافية
Parallelism is highly valued in 'elevator pitches' and resumes. It signals a logical, organized mind.
Strict adherence to parallelism is expected in essays. Breaking it is often seen as a sign of poor education.
Parallelism is used in 'Mission Statements' to create a memorable, punchy brand voice.
From the Greek 'parallelos' (beside each other). It has been a core principle of rhetoric since Ancient Greece.
بدايات محادثة
What are three things you love doing on the weekend?
If you were the president, what three things would you change first?
Describe your ideal job in three adjectives.
What are the qualities of a great leader?
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
أخطاء شائعة
Test Yourself
اختر الجملة الصحيحة:
Find and fix the mistake:
The candidate was `intelligent`, `experienced`, and `a hard worker`.
My goals for this year are `learning a new skill`, `traveling to a new country`, and ___ `more regularly`.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
Score: /4
تمارين تطبيقية
8 exercisesFind and fix the mistake:
He likes to swim, hiking, and to run.
Select the correct sentence:
She is not only a great singer but also ___.
The study was expensive, time-consuming, and it was difficult.
To succeed is to work hard and staying focused.
Identify the non-parallel list:
I want to lose weight, ___.
1. Noun, 2. Gerund, 3. Clause
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesThe film was `dark`, `gritty`, and sometimes quite ___.
أي جملة هي الصحيحة؟
My hobbies include `hiking`, `playing guitar`, and `to cook`.
ترجم إلى الإنجليزية: 'هو ذكي وطموح ومجتهد.'
رتب الكلمات لتكوين جملة:
صل البدايات بالقوائم المتوازية المناسبة:
She handled the crisis `calmly`, `decisively`, and ___.
The restaurant serves `fresh` seafood, `delicious` pasta, and `their desserts are amazing`.
أي من هذه الجمل صحيحة قواعدياً؟
طابق بداية الجملة بالنهاية المتوازية الصحيحة:
ترجم إلى الإنجليزية: 'هي مخلصة ومبدعة وموثوقة.'
Score: /11
الأسئلة الشائعة (8)
No, you can say 'to eat, to sleep, and to dream' OR 'to eat, sleep, and dream.' Just don't mix them like 'to eat, sleep, and to dream.'
Technically yes, because gerunds function as nouns (e.g., 'I like pizza and swimming'). However, for stylistic C1 writing, it is often better to keep them identical.
Yes! If your first bullet point starts with a verb, all of them should start with a verb in the same tense.
It is when you attempt to create a list but use different grammatical forms, like 'He is smart and a hard worker.'
Absolutely. Whatever follows 'either' must match whatever follows 'or.' For example: 'either at home or at work.'
It helps the listener follow your logic. If your structure is messy, the listener has to work harder to understand you.
Usually no. If you are listing actions in the past, keep them all in the past: 'He came, he saw, he conquered.'
Yes, the rules of parallelism are universal across all standard dialects of English.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Paralelismo
English uses gerunds for 'enjoying' activities; Spanish uses infinitives.
Parallélisme
French repeats prepositions more frequently than English.
Parallelismus
German requires case matching across the list.
並列構造 (Heiretsu kōzō)
Japanese uses specific grammatical markers (particles) to signal parallelism.
التوازي (al-tawāzī)
Arabic often repeats the conjunction 'and' between every item.
排比 (Páibǐ)
Chinese parallelism often focuses on matching the number of syllables.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
فيديوهات ذات صلة
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مهارات الكتابة: التوازي النحوي Parallelism
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