更是 (gēng) — even more so; all the more
Definition
Adverb meaning 'even more so / all the more,' used to intensify a second quality after a 'not only... but also' (不仅…，更是…) pattern. Stresses that the second point is especially true compared to the first.
adverb
even more soall the more
Examples
- ，更是。Tā bù jǐn cōng ming, gēng qín fèn.He is not only clever, but even more diligent.
- 更是，。Jīn tiān bǐ zuó tiān gēng rè, dà jiā zhù yì fáng shǔ.Today is even hotter than yesterday; everyone be careful of heatstroke.
- ，更是。Zhè ge fāng àn bú dàn kě xíng, gēng jīng jì shí huì.This plan is not only feasible, but also more economical and practical.
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