Writing
何况 (hé kuàng) — how to say "let alone" in Chinese
何况
Let alone; moreover
conjunction
Character composition
何
what
况
moreover, circumstance
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
冫
Ice
#15 · bīng · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Examples
他连基本概念都不清楚，何况要解决这么复杂的问题。
He doesn't even understand the basic concepts, let alone solve such a complex problem.
大人也做不好，何况孩子。
Even an adult can't do it well, let alone a child.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "let alone" in Chinese?
"let alone" in Chinese is 何况 (hé kuàng).
何况 meaning in English
何况 (hé kuàng) means "Let alone; moreover".
How is 何况 pronounced?
It is pronounced hé kuàng (written as he kuang, hekuang). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "let alone" in Chinese characters?
It is written 何况: 何 has 7 strokes, 况 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 何况?
何况 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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