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何况
hékuàng
Description
"何况"用来说更进一步的理由，意思很像"而且"或"更不用说"。
"何况" is used to give a further reason, similar in meaning to "moreover" or "not to mention".
前面说了一个情况，后面用"何况"加上一个更明显的情况。
After stating one situation, "何况" is used to add an even more obvious situation.
Meanings
何况hékuàng
let alone; much less; not to mention
这件事大人都难，何况孩子？
This matter is difficult even for adults, let alone children.
何况hékuàng
moreover; besides (adding a stronger reason)
今天太晚了，何况我也很累。
It's too late today, and besides, I'm very tired.
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Notes
- Nuance
often paired with 更 or a rhetorical question to stress an even more obvious case.
- Etymology
何 (how/what) + 况 (situation), literally "how much more so".
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