HSK 2
递进复句
Progressive compound sentences (递进复句)
Explanation
This is a type of compound sentence used to emphasize and add to the idea of the previous clause, expressing an increasing degree. There are usually two forms: without connecting words and with connecting words. In the form without connectives, the latter clause adds detail or degree to the former, for example '他弟弟会说中文，说得很流利' (His younger brother can speak Chinese, and speaks very fluently). In the form with connectives such as '更/还' (even more) or '不但⋯⋯而且⋯⋯' (not only...but also...), the progression is made clear, for example '昨天很冷，今天更冷了' (Yesterday was cold; today is even colder).
Examples
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The grammar point “递进复句” (Progressive compound sentences (递进复句)) is one of the key structures at HSK 2. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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