AdverbsHSK 4

Expressing "even more" with 更加

更加 is an adverb used before adjectives or verbs to mean "even more" or "still more," indicating a higher degree than before.

It is often used in comparisons, especially to emphasize an increase in degree compared to a previously mentioned or implied state.

Structure

Subj. + 更加 + Adj./Verb

Used to indicate a higher degree than before

比 + [comparison] + 更加 + Adj.

Highlights a stronger degree of comparison

他比以前更加努力了。
Tā bǐ yǐ qián gèng jiā nǔ lì le.
He is even more hardworking than before.
经过练习，她的中文更加流利了。
Jīng guò liàn xí, tā de zhōng wén gèng jiā liú lì le.
After practice, her Chinese became even more fluent.
这个城市的夜晚比白天更加热闹。
Zhè ge chéng shì de yè wǎn bǐ bái tiān gèng jiā rè nao.
This city is even livelier at night than during the day.
听完解释，我更加明白这件事了。
Tīng wán jiě shì, wǒ gèng jiā míng bai zhè jiàn shì le.
After hearing the explanation, I understand this matter even more.
雨越下越大，气温也更加低了。
Yǔ yuè xià yuè dà, qì wēn yě gèng jiā dī le.
The rain kept getting heavier, and the temperature became even lower.