B1 · Grammar reference · ASGNP0WV
Expressing "even" with "lian" and "dou"
连⋯⋯都⋯⋯ (lián... dōu...) is used similarly to how "even" is used in English and can emphasize certain surprising pieces of information. The tricky part about using it is that you have to remember to use both parts of the pattern (rather than just throwing in one word, like "even" in English).
- Keywords
- 连 · 都 · 也 · even
- Used for
- Expressing attitude · Adding more explanation
- Classification
- HSK4
Examples (11)
这个问题太简单了，连三岁小孩都知道。
这个汉字太难了，连我的中文老师都不认识。
他很可怜，连他妈妈都不管他。
她什么都放辣，连汤都是辣的。
你们算什么好朋友？他连结婚都没请你。
他什么都吃，连狗肉都吃。
你连你最好的朋友都不相信？
你连麦当劳都吃不起吗？
你连她叫什么都没问？
你怎么了？连你住在哪儿都不记得了？
她是你女朋友？你连人家姓什么都不知道。
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Summary, structure, classification, and adapted sentence examples draw from the AllSet Learning Chinese Grammar Wiki under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0; changes were made. This noncommercial reference is based on an October 2023 snapshot.
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