B2 · Grammar reference · ASGKWV6F
Expressing "even" with "shenzhi"
甚至 (shènzhì) is similar to "even" in English and is used for emphasis. Like "even," it can be used quite directly or in a more subtle manner. When used more subtly it acts to supplement the speaker’s initial thought, creating the impression that the speaker has realized half way through his statement that he hasn’t gone far enough, and wants to take the idea one step further.
- Keywords
- 甚至 · 连 · 都 · 也 · even
- Used for
- Expressing determination
- Classification
- Adverbs · HSK4
Examples (9)
每个观众甚至裁判都站起来给他鼓掌。
我去过很多中国的城市，北京、上海、杭州、昆明、桂林，甚至拉萨我也去过。
我的朋友都不喜欢我的决定，甚至我的家人也不支持。
他很喜欢玩手机，吃饭的时候，坐地铁的时候，甚至上厕所的时候也在玩。
他太忙了，甚至吃中饭的时间都没有。
他从来不聊工作的事，甚至跟他老婆也不说。
这个问题很简单，甚至连孩子都知道。
我男朋友很喜欢游泳，甚至连冬天也游。
几年不见，他变胖了很多，甚至连我这个老朋友都认不出来了。
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