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何止
hé zhǐ
Meaning
- far more than
Definition
不止，表示超出某个数量或程度。
more than; far from being; not only
Usage
用于强调程度或数量超出预期或通常范围，常与“是”连用构成“何止是”。
Used to emphasize that something exceeds a certain level or number, often combined with 是 to form 何止是.
Examples
- 1 他的成就何止这些？ (His achievements are far more than these.)
- 2 这里何止有山有水，还有历史文化。 (This place has not only mountains and rivers, but also history and culture.)
- 3 他何止是老师，还是校长。 (He is not just a teacher, but also a principal.)
- 4 损失何止百万。 (The loss is more than a million.)
- 5 何止我们，所有人都有责任。 (Not only us, but everyone is responsible.)
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