B1 Expression Formal

甚至于

shen zhi yu

Even to the extent of

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Meaning

Used to emphasize an extreme or surprising case, going as far as.

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Cultural Background

Used frequently in formal news reports to emphasize the severity of a situation. Used similarly, often in academic or formal writing. Common in written Cantonese-influenced Mandarin. Used in formal business settings.

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Formal Writing

Use this in essays to sound more academic.

Meaning

Used to emphasize an extreme or surprising case, going as far as.

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Formal Writing

Use this in essays to sound more academic.

Test Yourself

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

他太累了，______连话都不想说。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 甚至于

It describes an extreme consequence.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank B1

他太累了，______连话都不想说。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 甚至于

It describes an extreme consequence.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

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No, it's too formal.

Related Phrases

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甚至

synonym

even

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以至于

similar

to the extent that

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