How to say “even more” in Chinese with 更 (gèng) and 还 (hái)
Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + 更 (gèng) / 还 (hái) + Adj.
更 (gēng) vs 还 (hái) — even more
Noun 1 + 比 (bǐ) + Noun 2 + 更 (gèng) / 还 (hái) + Adj.
HSK 3Comparison Patterns更 (gēng) vs 还 (hái) — even more
Rule structure
更 (gèng) or 还 (hái) + Adjective means "even more [Adjective]" and is used in comparisons to show a higher degree.
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.
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 say “even more” in Chinese with 更 vs 还?
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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