甚至
Used to emphasize something surprising or extreme. It marks a higher degree of a quality or situation, often translated as 'even' or 'so much so that'.
Examples
3 of 5由于气候变化，甚至连北极的冰都在融化。
Due to climate change, even the ice in the Arctic is melting.
这个任务非常困难，甚至专家也无法解决。
This task is so difficult that even experts cannot solve it.
他太累了，甚至在开会时睡着了。
He was so tired that he even fell asleep during the meeting.
Word Family
Memory Tip
甚 (very/extreme) + 至 (to reach). Reaching an extreme point.
Quick Quiz
他太紧张了，___说不出一句话来。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 甚至
Examples
由于气候变化，甚至连北极的冰都在融化。
academicDue to climate change, even the ice in the Arctic is melting.
这个任务非常困难，甚至专家也无法解决。
formalThis task is so difficult that even experts cannot solve it.
他太累了，甚至在开会时睡着了。
businessHe was so tired that he even fell asleep during the meeting.
我最近很忙，甚至没时间看电影。
everydayI've been so busy lately I haven't even had time to watch a movie.
他连我的名字都忘了，甚至都没跟我打招呼。
informalHe even forgot my name and didn't even say hello to me.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
甚至于此
even to this extent
不至于
cannot go so far as
甚至包括
even including
Often Confused With
甚至 is an adverb used to emphasize degree or a surprising addition. 连 (lián) is a preposition usually used with '都' or '也' in the structure '连...都/也'.
Usage Notes
Use '甚至' in IELTS writing to provide an extreme example that reinforces your main point.
Common Mistakes
Do not put '甚至' after the subject if you are emphasizing the whole clause; it usually precedes the emphasized part.
Memory Tip
甚 (very/extreme) + 至 (to reach). Reaching an extreme point.
Word Origin
甚 (extremely) + 至 (to arrive).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
他太紧张了，___说不出一句话来。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 甚至
Related Grammar Rules
Related Vocabulary
More general words
尤其
B1Used to single out one person, thing, or situation as being more important or notable than others. It is similar to 'especially' or 'particularly'.
独立
B1Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority. Also describes the ability to think or act for oneself.
获得
B1To come into possession of; to get or acquire something, often through effort or as a result of a process.
相对
B1Considered in relation or in proportion to something else. It also means facing each other or opposite.
适当
B1Right or suited for some purpose or situation. It is synonymous with 'appropriate' or 'proper'.
情况
B1A set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs. It is widely used to describe contexts or the status of a project.
频繁
B1Happening or occurring often; frequent.
障碍
B1A thing that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders progress; barrier.
构成
B1To be the parts that form something; to make up or constitute.
根本
B1Relating to the most basic or important part of something; fundamental or root.
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