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“Even” with 连 (lián)…也 (yě) / 都 (dōu)

An English guide to “Even” with 连 (lián)…也 (yě) / 都 (dōu), with structures, examples, and practical usage notes.

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“Even” with 连 (lián)…也 (yě) / 都 (dōu)

Overview

This English reference introduces ““Even” with 连 (lián)…也 (yě) / 都 (dōu)” and focuses on the information most useful when reading Chinese.

Structure

连 + subject of comparison + 也/都 + verb

Examples

This section collects practical observations for recognizing the pattern in context.

,。

This test is very simple, even children can do it.

,。

Even the locals don’t know about this place, let alone people from other places.

,。

Even the teacher doesn’t recognize this character. The character is too uncommon.

,。

He’s so busy that he doesn’t even have time to sleep.

Common mistakes

也 or 都 must be included

Use this note to compare the pattern with the surrounding words while reading.

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,。
,。

This test is very simple, even children can do it.

Usage notes

Use with objects

Use this note to compare the pattern with the surrounding words while reading.

。

He doesn’t care about his own health.

。

He doesn’t even care about his own health.

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