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乃至 (conjunction)

And even; even to the extent of. Used to show a progression from small to large, or from less important to more important.

💬 Example

"这种变化将影响整个国家乃至全世界。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 乃 as a 'knight' (sounds like nai) taking a step, and 至 as 'reaching' the destination. The knight steps and re...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
甚至 甚至于 甚至连 以至于
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 乃至 in casual conversation instead of 甚至.

Putting the larger concept before the smaller concept (e.g., 全国乃至我的学校).

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