甚至
shènzhì
Even, so much as
How to say “even” in Chinese with 甚至 (shènzhì)
甚至 (shènzhì) + Verb / Noun / Clause
甚至 (shèn zhì) — even
HSK 4Adverbs
甚至 (shènzhì) + Verb / Noun / Clause
HSK 4Adverbs甚至 (shèn zhì) — even
Rule structure
甚至 (shènzhì) highlights an extreme or unexpected case and strengthens the statement. It often shows that the situation goes beyond the speaker’s normal expectations.
Rule structure
甚至 (shènzhì) highlights an extreme or unexpected case and strengthens the statement. It often shows that the situation goes beyond the speaker’s normal expectations.
Examples
他工作太忙，甚至周末都不休息。
Tā gōngzuò tài máng, shènzhì zhōumò dōu bù xiūxi.
He is so busy at work that he doesn’t even rest on weekends.
她甚至连名字都忘了。
Tā shènzhì Lián míngzì dōu wàng le.
She even forgot her name.
我甚至没时间休息。
Wǒ shènzhì méi shíjiān xiūxí.
I don't even have time to rest.
Examples
他工作太忙，甚至周末都不休息。
Tā gōngzuò tài máng, shènzhì zhōumò dōu bù xiūxi.
He is so busy at work that he doesn’t even rest on weekends.
她甚至连名字都忘了。
Tā shènzhì Lián míngzì dōu wàng le.
She even forgot her name.
我甚至没时间休息。
Wǒ shènzhì méi shíjiān xiūxí.
I don't even have time to rest.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “even” in Chinese with 甚至?
Use the structure: 甚至 (shènzhì) + Verb / Noun / Clause. For example: 他工作太忙，甚至周末都不休息。 — “He is so busy at work that he doesn’t even rest on weekends”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他工作太忙，甚至周末都不休息。 — “He is so busy at work that he doesn’t even rest on weekends”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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