#20 甚至 | Chinese Idioms Explained: 成语 Basics | HSK 4

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Learn 甚至 (shènzhì) in Chinese + Discover the Secrets of Chinese Idioms | HSK4

How do you say “even”, “even more”, or “to the point that…” in Chinese?

In this HSK4 episode, you’ll learn how to use 甚至 (shènzhì), a useful word for adding emphasis and expressing something more surprising, extreme, or unexpected than what came before.

You’ll discover how Chinese speakers use 甚至 to take an idea one step further and make their explanations sound more natural and expressive.

But that’s not all

We’ll also explore one of the most fascinating parts of Chinese language and culture: 成语 (chéngyǔ), traditional Chinese idioms.

Why do so many Chinese idioms consist of exactly four characters? Why can't you always understand their meaning by translating each character? And what stories and lessons are hidden behind these expressions?

Discover four popular Chinese idioms:
画蛇添足 – To ruin something by adding unnecessary details.
亡羊补牢 – Better late than never.
⚔️ 自相矛盾 – To contradict oneself.
一举两得 – To achieve two things with one action.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to use 甚至 to express “even” and “to the point that”
✅ How to emphasise surprising or extreme situations
✅ Common sentence patterns with 甚至 at HSK4 level
✅ What 成语 (Chinese idioms) are and why they are so important
✅ The meaning and stories behind four popular Chinese idioms
✅ How to make your Mandarin richer and more expressive

Practice Challenge:
Create your own sentence using 甚至 and share it in the comments!

Example:
他甚至每天工作十二个小时。
(He even works twelve hours every day.)

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