况且 (kuàng qiě) — moreover; besides; in addition; furthermore
Definition
况且 is a written conjunction for adding a reinforcing point, stronger than 而且. Often pairs with 还 or 又 to stress the extra reason. Closer in feel to 何况 than to the neutral 而且.
conjunction
moreoverbesidesin additionfurthermore
Examples
- ，况且。Tā běn lái jiù bú gòu nǔ lì, kuàng qiě hái jīng cháng chí dào.He wasn't working hard enough to begin with; moreover, he's often late.
- ，况且。Zhè jiàn yī fu zhì liàng hěn hǎo, kuàng qiě jià gé yě bú guì.This piece of clothing is of good quality; besides, the price isn't expensive.
- ，况且，。Tiān qì zhè me lěng, kuàng qiě hái xià zhe yǔ, wǒ men bié chū mén le.The weather is so cold; in addition, it's raining — let's not go out.
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