...，何況... adds a stronger case.
Not to mention
Second clause stronger
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Adds stronger case
- ✅ 他都不來，何況你。
- ❌ 他都不來，何況他。
Second clause is stronger
- ✅ 連小孩都懂，何況大人。
- ❌ 連大人都懂，何況小孩。
He cannot even do the basics, let alone advanced content.
Today is already busy, let alone with an exam tomorrow.
Even experts say it is hard, let alone beginners.
It is already cold here in winter, let alone in the mountains.
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