How to say “let alone” in Chinese with 何况 (hékuàng)
Clause A, 何况 (hékuàng) + Clause B (even more so)
何况 (hé kuàng) — let alone
Clause A, 何况 (hékuàng) + Clause B (even more so)
HSK 6Let alone何况 (hé kuàng) — let alone
Rule structure
A, 何况 (hékuàng) + Clause. B (even more so). 何况 (hékuàng) is a rhetorical conjunction meaning "let alone, much less". It presents a more extreme or obvious case to strengthen the argument.
Rule structure
A, 何况 (hékuàng) + Clause. B (even more so). 何况 (hékuàng) is a rhetorical conjunction meaning "let alone, much less". It presents a more extreme or obvious case to strengthen the argument.
Examples
大人都搬不动，何况孩子呢？
Dàrén dōu bān bù dòng, hékuàng háizi ne?
Even an adult can’t move it, let alone a child.
Examples
大人都搬不动，何况孩子呢？
Dàrén dōu bān bù dòng, hékuàng háizi ne?
Even an adult can’t move it, let alone a child.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “let alone” in Chinese with 何况?
Use the structure: Clause A, 何况 (hékuàng) + Clause B (even more so). For example: 大人都搬不动，何况孩子呢？ — “Even an adult can’t move it, let alone a child.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
大人都搬不动，何况孩子呢？ — “Even an adult can’t move it, let alone a child.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
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