况且 (kuàngqiě)

况且 adds an additional reason that further supports an argument or conclusion already presented, meaning "moreover," "besides," or "what is more."

Meanings

[conjunction] Moreover; besides; furthermore (adds a reinforcing point to strengthen an argument).

Example Sentences

这个工作太难了，况且薪水也不高。 Zhège gōngzuò tài nán le, kuàngqiě xīnshuǐ yě bù gāo. This job is too difficult, and besides, the salary is not high either.

现在太晚了，况且外面还在下雨。 Xiànzài tài wǎn le, kuàngqiě wàimiàn hái zài xià yǔ. It is too late now; moreover, it is still raining outside.

他经验不足，况且没有相关学历。 Tā jīngyàn bùzú, kuàngqiě méiyǒu xiāngguān xuélì. He lacks experience; furthermore, he does not have a relevant degree.

这条路很远，况且我不认识那个地方。 Zhè tiáo lù hěn yuǎn, kuàngqiě wǒ bù rènshi nà ge dìfang. This route is very far; besides, I do not know that place.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
况且…也…	moreover ... also ...
况且还	and furthermore; and also
更况且	all the more so; especially since
何况	let alone; much less (stronger form)

Usage Notes

况且 introduces a secondary reason that supports the preceding statement, making the conclusion more convincing. It typically appears in the second clause. 何况 is a stronger and more rhetorical variant, often used in written Chinese.

Memory Hook

况 contains the water radical, suggesting things flowing together; 且 means "moreover." 况且 adds one more stream of reasoning to overflow the argument.