How to ask “how + adjective” in Chinese with 多 (duō)
Subj. + 多 (duō) + Adj.?
Asking about degree with "多 (duō)"
Subj. + 多 (duō) + Adj.?
HSK 1Adverbs with AdjectivesAsking about degree with "多 (duō)"
Rule structure
The construction Subject + 多 (duō) + Adjective? is used to ask about the degree or extent of a quality. It's like English questions starting with "How + Adjective…?". The adverb 多 (duō) is placed directly before the adjective in question.
Rule structure
The construction Subject + 多 (duō) + Adjective? is used to ask about the degree or extent of a quality. It's like English questions starting with "How + Adjective…?". The adverb 多 (duō) is placed directly before the adjective in question.
Examples
你多高？
Nǐ duō gāo?
How tall are you?
Examples
你多高？
Nǐ duō gāo?
How tall are you?
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Asking about degree with "多 (duō)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Subj. + 多 (duō) + Adj.?. For example: 你多高？ — “How tall are you?”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
你多高？ — “How tall are you?”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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