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Expressing "even" with 连 (lián) as an adverb
HSK 5Degree & Intensity
Emphasis
Structure
连 + Noun + 都/也 + Verb
Explanation
The adverb 连 (lián) emphasizes that something unexpected or extreme is included, meaning "even." It highlights a surprising case to strengthen an argument, often paired with 都 or 也. For example, 他连名字都不知道 means "he doesn't even know the name."
Examples
他连早饭都没吃就出门了。
Tā lián zǎofàn dōu méi chī jiù chūmén le.
He left without even eating breakfast.
她连一句话也没说就走了。
Tā lián yī jù huà yě méi shuō jiù zǒu le.
She left without even saying a word.
这个字连小学生都认识。
Zhège zì lián xiǎoxuéshēng dōu rènshi.
Even elementary school students can recognize this character.