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甚至
shènzhì
Description
“甚至”用来强调一个很特别或让人意外的例子。
"甚至" is used to emphasize a very special or surprising example.
它常常放在句子中间，表示程度很高，意思接近“连……都”。
It is often placed in the middle of a sentence to indicate a high degree, meaning close to "even...".
Meanings
甚至shènzhì
even; to the point that
他很忙，甚至没有时间吃饭。
He is so busy that he doesn't even have time to eat.
甚至shènzhì
and even; going so far as
她会说三种语言，甚至四种。
She can speak three languages, even four.
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Notes
- Etymology
甚 means 'very/extreme' + 至 'to reach', combining to mean 'reaching even so far'.
- Nuance
often paired with 都 or 也 as 甚至……都/也 to emphasize the extreme case.
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