况且 kuàngqiě

况且（kuàngqiě）means “况且: 'besides / moreover', adds a further reason”. 况且 (kuàngqiě) is a conjunction that adds an extra, reinforcing reason to what was just said, strengthening the conclusion. Formation: …，况且…（再加一层理由）

况且: 'besides / moreover', adds a further reason

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Formation

…，况且…（再加一层理由）

Explanation

况且 (kuàngqiě) is a conjunction that adds an extra, reinforcing reason to what was just said, strengthening the conclusion. It links two clauses where the second gives one more supporting point. It is similar to 而且/再说 but more formal and argument-oriented.

Examples

这件衣服太贵，况且也不适合你。
zhè jiàn yīfu tài guì, kuàngqiě yě bú shìhé nǐ.
This dress is too expensive; besides, it doesn't suit you.
现在去太晚了，况且我也累了。
xiànzài qù tài wǎn le, kuàngqiě wǒ yě lèi le.
It's too late to go now; besides, I'm tired too.

Note

More formal than 再说; introduces an added reason, not a new topic.

FAQ

况且 — what does it mean and how is it used?

况且: 'besides / moreover', adds a further reason. 况且 (kuàngqiě) is a conjunction that adds an extra, reinforcing reason to what was just said, strengthening the conclusion. It links two clauses where the second gives one more supporting point. It is similar to 而且/再说 but more formal and argument-oriented.

况且 — how do you form it?

…，况且…（再加一层理由）

况且 — any usage notes?

More formal than 再说; introduces an added reason, not a new topic.

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