English–Chinese

“moreover” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkuàng qiě

Example

他迟到了,况且还没带作业。tā chí dào le kuàng qiě hái méi dài zuò yè

He was late, and moreover he didn't bring his homework.

Illustration for 况且 (moreover)

How to say “moreover” in Chinese

“Moreover” in Chinese is 况且 (kuàng qiě).

Stacks one more significant circumstance onto an earlier statement, so the whole point carries extra force.

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

Example sentences with 况且

他已经尽力了,况且还提出了很多建议。tā yǐ jīng jìn lì le kuàng qiě hái tí chū le hěn duō jiàn yì

He has already done his best; moreover, he has made many suggestions.

Tips for using 况且

  • In everyday conversation, this conjunction sounds more formal and deliberate than a casual additive connector, so it is especially useful in careful speech, writing, and emphatic explanations.

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