conjunction HSK 4
Traditional 況且
moreover · besides · furthermore
Meaning
况且 is a conjunction used to add an additional reason or argument that strengthens what was just said. It introduces supplementary information that further supports your point, similar to saying 'what's more' or 'on top of that' in English.
Usage
况且 appears in the middle of discourse, typically after stating one reason and before adding another supporting reason. It's common in both spoken and written Chinese when building an argument or explaining multiple factors. Often used in patterns like '不但...况且...' (not only... but also...).
Examples
- 01我今天很累，况且外面还在下雨，我不想出去了。, , .I'm very tired today, and besides, it's still raining outside, so I don't want to go out.
- 02这个工作不适合我，况且工资也不高。, .This job isn't suitable for me, and moreover, the salary isn't high either.
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Origin
况 originally meant 'situation' or 'condition', while 且 is a classical Chinese particle meaning 'moreover'. Together they form a conjunction that adds further circumstances to strengthen an argument.