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甚至

shèn zhì

HSK 4

Meaning

  • even; so much so that

Definition

表示递进关系，强调极端或出乎意料的情况。

Indicates a progressive relationship, emphasizing extreme or unexpected situations.

Usage

常用于连接两个并列成分，表示后者程度更深、范围更大或情况更极端。

Often used to connect two parallel elements, indicating that the latter is more profound, broader in scope, or more extreme.

Examples

  • 1 他不仅会英语，甚至还会法语。 (He not only knows English, but even French.)
  • 2 他高兴得甚至跳了起来。 (He was so happy that he even jumped.)
  • 3 这件事甚至老师都不知道。 (Even the teacher doesn't know about this matter.)
  • 4 甚至孩子也明白这个道理。 (Even children understand this truth.)
  • 5 他工作努力，甚至周末也不休息。 (He works hard, and even doesn't rest on weekends.)

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