English–Chinese

“more” in Chinese

Chinese

Also进一步 (jìn yī bù)

Pronunciation

Pinyingèng

Example

他需要更多的练习。tā xū yào gèng duō de liàn xí

He needs more practice.

Illustration for 更 (more)

How to say “more” in Chinese

“More” in Chinese is 更 (gèng).

An upward step from an existing level, whether the change affects a description, an action, or a quantity.

Full entry for 更: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 更

我更喜欢早上跑步。wǒ gèng xǐ huān zǎo shàng pǎo bù

I like running in the morning more.

Tips for using 更

  • A comparison point can remain understood from context, so Chinese uses this word to show an added degree even when no explicit reference point appears.

Other Chinese words for “more”

如果想通过考试,就要进一步复习。rú guǒ xiǎng tōng guò kǎo shì jiù yào jìn yí bù fù xí

If you want to pass the exam, you need to review more.

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