Decoded Slug: 甚至 (shènzhì) - Even (to the extent that)
Mandarin Grammar Point
甚至 (shènzhì) - Even (to the extent that)
甚至 (shènzhì) - Even (to the extent that)
Short explanation:
Used to indicate an unexpected or extreme situation or action.
Formation:
Subject + Verb/Adjective + 甚至 + Extreme situation/action
Examples:
他是我的好朋友，他帮我做了很多事，甚至帮我搬家。
Tā shì wǒ de hǎo péngyǒu, tā bāng wǒ zuòle hěnduō shì , shènzhì bāng wǒ bān jiā.
He is my good friend, he has helped me a lot, even helped me move house.
这个餐馆的菜非常好吃，甚至连挑剔的我都被打动了。
Zhège cānguǎn de cài fēicháng hǎochī , shènzhì lián tiāotì de wǒ dōu bèi dǎdòng le.
The food in this restaurant is really delicious, even I, who am picky, was moved.
这个手机的性能非常好，甚至可以替代电脑。
Zhège shǒujī de xìngnéng fēicháng hǎo , shènzhì kěyǐ tìdài diànnǎo.
The performance of this phone is very good, it can even replace a computer.
他的汉语说得很好，甚至可以和中国人流利交谈。
Tā de Hànyǔ shuō de hěn hǎo , shènzhì kěyǐ hé Zhōngguó rén liúlì jiāotán.
His Chinese is very good, he can even converse fluently with Chinese people.
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese word '甚至 (shènzhì)' is an adverb used to express 'even' or 'to the extent that' in English. It is used to point out an extreme situation or action regarding the subject matter, often implying a surprising or unexpected condition that falls outside of the anticipated norm.