1. Basic Quotation Syntax

Markdown uses the > symbol to create blockquotes.
When a line begins with >, the text on that line is recognized as a quoted paragraph.

Example:

> This is a quoted paragraph.

Rendered Output:

This is a quoted paragraph.

If you want to include multiple lines in a single blockquote, you can add > at the beginning of each line,
or place one > before the paragraph and leave a blank line between sections:

> Markdown is a lightweight markup language.
> It helps make text structure clearer and easier to read.

Rendered Output:

Markdown is a lightweight markup language.
It helps make text structure clearer and easier to read.

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2. Nested Blockquotes

Blockquotes can also be nested.
Each additional level of nesting adds one more > symbol.

Example:

> Level 1 quote
>> Level 2 quote
>>> Level 3 quote

Rendered Output:

Level 1 quote

Level 2 quote

Level 3 quote

Avoid nesting blockquotes too deeply — two levels are usually sufficient.
Excessive nesting may reduce readability.

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3. Common Mistakes

Incorrect Usage	Problem Description	Correct Usage
Missing space: >quote text	Some renderers may fail to recognize it	> Quote text
Mixing quotes with normal text	Causes structural confusion	Leave a blank line between quotes and body text
Overly nested quotes	Hard to read	Keep it within two levels

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4. Advanced Techniques

• Multi-paragraph Quotes

  To maintain a blockquote across multiple paragraphs, add > before each paragraph.

  > First paragraph.
  >
  > Second paragraph.
  

  Rendered Output:

  First paragraph.

  Second paragraph.

• Quoting Within Quotes

  You can include another person’s quote inside your own quote to indicate different levels of information:

  > Zhang said:
  >> “Markdown’s quoting feature is very practical.”
  

  Rendered Output:

  Zhang said:

  “Markdown’s quoting feature is very practical.”