乃至 nǎi zhì — and even; down to

乃至
nǎi zhì

Characters: 乃 · 至

Definitions

  1. and even; down to

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. and even
  2. to go so far as to

zdic(汉典)

  1. 甚至
  2. 也说“乃至于”

ExtDict

  1. 甚至：他的发明，引起了全国～国际上的重视。也说乃至于。

Examples

  • 他精通历史、地理，乃至天文历法。

    He is versed in history, geography, and even astronomy and calendrics.

  • 这件事，乃至乡间的老人都未曾听过。

    Even the elderly in the village have never heard of this matter.

  • 从孩童到老人，乃至远在海外的游子，都盼着团圆。

    From children to the elderly, and even to wanderers overseas, all long for reunion.