更 gèng
even more / more (comparative)
更 (gèng) means "even more / more (comparative)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 更
健康
jiànkāng
healthy
米饭
mǐfàn
cooked rice
休息
xiūxi
to rest
设计
shèjì
design
方法
fāngfǎ
method
需要
xūyào
to need
便宜
piányi
cheap
火车
huǒchē
train
飞机
fēijī
airplane
Frequently asked questions
What does 更 (gèng) mean in Chinese?
更 (gèng) means "even more / more (comparative)" in Chinese. 更 (gèng) means "even more / more (comparative)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 更 in a sentence?
Use 更 (gèng) the way you would use "even more / more (comparative)" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What is the difference between 更 (gèng) and 大 (dà)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 更 means "even more / more (comparative)"; 大 means "big / large / great / major". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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