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何况
hékuàng
Description
“何况”用来加强语气，意思是前面的情况已经这样了，后面的情况就更是如此。
"何况" is used to strengthen the tone, meaning that if the previous situation is like this, the following situation is even more so.
它常常和“连……都”一起用。
It is often used together with "连……都".
Meanings
何况hékuàng
let alone; much less; not to mention
大人都做不到，何况小孩。
Adults can't do it, let alone children.
何况hékuàng
besides; moreover; and what's more
今天很累，何况又下雨，我不想出门。
I'm very tired today, and moreover it's raining, so I don't want to go out.
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Notes
- Nuance
often pairs with 连…都/也 in the following clause for emphasis.
- Etymology
何 (how/what) + 况 (situation), literally 'how much more the situation'.
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