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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
更是gèngshìeven moreHSK 6, unknown, rank #30527, Hard
gèngshì(geng4 shi4) T
  1. 1even more
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March 24, 2026

更是()gèngshì(geng4 shi4)

更是 (gèng shì) is a conjunction that means 'even more so' or 'even greater.' It is used to emphasize a statement or to indicate that something is more applicable than previously mentioned, often intensifying the preceding clause in conversation or writing.

Frequency#30527DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese discourse, emphasis is crucial for conveying feelings and opinions, making 更是 a common tool in persuasive speech or storytelling. It reflects the importance of nuance in communication.

Memory Tip

Think of 更 (gèng) as 'more' and 是 (shì) as 'is.' Imagine a magnifying glass that makes things clearer and more obvious, signifying that what follows is a stronger assertion.

Meanings of 更是

gèngshì(geng4 shi4)
1even more
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About 更是

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HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 更是

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 更 (gèng) as 'more' and 是 (shì) as 'is.' Imagine a magnifying glass that makes things clearer and more obvious, signifying that what follows is a stronger assertion.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 更是 with just 是, which does not carry the same emphasis. This phrase is informal and often used in spoken Chinese. Be cautious with intonation, as it can affect the strength of the emphasis in your sentence.

HSK Study Tips

While not specifically listed in HSK levels, learners should focus on understanding its use in context, especially as it often appears in conjunction with other phrases. Familiarity with basic conjunctions will help in grasping its nuances.

Cultural Note

In Chinese discourse, emphasis is crucial for conveying feelings and opinions, making 更是 a common tool in persuasive speech or storytelling. It reflects the importance of nuance in communication.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use 更是 incorrectly in place of 更 or 是 alone. For example, saying '这更是好' instead of '这更好' (This is even better) is incorrect; the correct phrase would drop 是 altogether.

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Component Characters

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HSK 37 strokes
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Cultural Notes for 更是

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese discourse, emphasis is crucial for conveying feelings and opinions, making 更是 a common tool in persuasive speech or storytelling. It reflects the importance of nuance in communication.

Frequently Asked Questions about 更是

Yes, it can be used to emphasize the entire following statement, but be mindful of context.