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How to say “even more” in Chinese with 更 (gèng) and 还 (hái)

Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + 更 (gèng) / 还 (hái) + Adj.

Expressing "even more" with "更 (gèng)" or "还 (hái)"

HSK 3Comparison Patterns

Rule structure

更 (gèng) or 还 (hái) + Adjective means "even more [Adjective]" and is used in comparisons to show a higher degree.

Examples

他比姚明还高。

Tā bǐ Yáo Míng hái gāo.

He is even taller than Yao Ming.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Expressing "even more" with "更 (gèng)" or "还 (hái)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + 更 (gèng) / 还 (hái) + Adj.. For example: 他比姚明还高。 — “He is even taller than Yao Ming.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他比姚明还高。 — “He is even taller than Yao Ming.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.

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