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The term "况且" (kuàngqiě) is a conjunction in Chinese that is used to introduce additional information that reinforces or supports the preceding statement. It can be translated as "moreover," "furthermore," or "in addition" in English. This conjunction is often employed to emphasize a point or to provide further reasoning that strengthens an argument or statement.
In the examples provided:
北京这么大，况且你又是第一次来，怎么能一下子就找到我家呢？
Translation: "Beijing is so big, and moreover, it's your first time here. How could you possibly find my house right away?"
Here, "况且" is used to add the fact that it is the person's first visit to Beijing, which makes it even more difficult to find the speaker's house.
那时天已经黑了，况且人又坐在车上，肯定看不清楚。
Translation: "At that time, it was already dark, and moreover, people were sitting in the car, so they definitely couldn't see clearly."
In this case, "况且" emphasizes that the darkness combined with being in a car makes it impossible to see clearly.
Overall, "况且" serves to connect two related ideas, enhancing the argument by providing additional context or reasoning. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to create more persuasive and coherent statements.