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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.
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.
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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How to say even more in Chinese
“even more” in Chinese is更是
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.
When to use 更是
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.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about 更是
Yes, it can be used to emphasize the entire following statement, but be mindful of context.
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