The Adverb '甚至'

Description

In Chinese, the adverb '甚至' (shènzhì) is used to indicate an extreme degree or an unexpected result. It can be translated as "even" or "even to the extent that."

Usage

'甚至' (shènzhì) is typically used to introduce an unexpected or extreme example, often to emphasize a surprising or unusual situation.

Examples

• 他甚至不知道自己的名字。(Tā shènzhì bù zhīdào zìjǐ de míngzì.) - He doesn't even know his own name.
• 这个问题甚至连专家都无法解决。(Zhège wèntí shènzhì lián zhuānjiā dōu wúfǎ jiějué.) - This problem is so difficult that even experts can't solve it.
• 她甚至不愿意和他说话。(Tā shènzhì bù yuànyì hé tā shuōhuà.) - She doesn't even want to talk to him.

Key Points

• The adverb '甚至' (shènzhì) is used to indicate an extreme degree or an unexpected result.
• It is translated as "even" or "even to the extent that."
• Typically used to introduce an unexpected or extreme example, often to emphasize a surprising or unusual situation.