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HSK 7

⋯⋯，况且

况且 (kuàngqiě) - Moreover, besides

Explanation

"况且" is used to add a further reason or new factor, emphasizing that the situation is already difficult or complex, and the new reason makes it all the more reasonable. The common structure is "A, 况且 B, so C" (A is already so, moreover B, so C). For example: "北京这么大" (Beijing is so big) is the existing reason, "况且你又是第一次来" (moreover this is your first time here) adds a new reason, making not finding the house more understandable. This word is used in both speech and writing, similar to "何况" but a bit milder.

Examples

北京这么大，况且你又是第一次来，怎么能一下子就找到我家呢？
běijīngzhèmedà，kuàngqiěnǐyòushìdìyīcìlái，zěnmenéngyíxiàzǐjiùzhǎodàowǒjiāne？
那时天已经黑了，况且人又坐在车上，肯定看不清楚。
nàshítiānyǐjīnghēile，kuàngqiěrényòuzuòzàichēshàng，kěndìngkànbùqīngchǔ。

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The grammar point “⋯⋯，况且” (况且 (kuàngqiě) - Moreover, besides) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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