很
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Definitions
- 1. (adverb of degree)
- 2. quite
- 3. very
- 4. awfully
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很 is placed before adjectives, e.g., 很好 (very good). It is often used even when the degree is not strong, simply to link the subject and adjective.
Common mistakes
Learners sometimes omit 很 in simple 'noun + adjective' sentences. In Mandarin, 很 is usually required before an adjective unless making a contrast or using other modifiers.
Grammar
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See how Chinese words group into noun, verb and adjective phrases, and where each type fits in a sentence.
In a 主谓谓语句 the predicate is a small subject + predicate: 今天 | 天气很好, 他 | 个子很高, 我们学校 | 学生很多.
Choose the right degree word before an adjective: plain 很, strong 非常, “too” or “so” with 太, exclaiming 真, and slightly unwelcome 有点儿.
The predicate (谓语) says something about the subject: a verb phrase tells what the subject does, an adjective phrase describes it, and neither needs an extra “is.”
Say “really” and “extremely” after an adjective with 得很, 极了 and 坏了: 好得很, 高兴极了, 累坏了.
Double an adjective as AA (大大, 慢慢) or AABB (高高兴兴) to paint a vivid picture, and attach it with 的, 地 or 得.
Use 很 to make simple adjective sentences sound complete.
Example Sentences
5 shown他 很 有钱，但一毛不拔。
他 很 不舒服，你应该体谅他。
他 很 勤快，总是主动帮忙做家务。
他 很 固执，不肯改变主意。
房间 很 干净。
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