How to say “very + adjective” in Chinese with 很 (hěn)
Subject + 很 (hěn) + Adj.
Describing qualities with "很 (hěn)"
Subject + 很 (hěn) + Adj.
HSK 1BasicsDescribing qualities with "很 (hěn)"
Rule structure
To connect a subject with an adjectival predicate, 很 (hěn) is placed before the adjective. In this use, 很 (hěn) often functions as a grammatical filler, so its literal meaning “very” is usually weakened and may be omitted in translation.
Rule structure
To connect a subject with an adjectival predicate, 很 (hěn) is placed before the adjective. In this use, 很 (hěn) often functions as a grammatical filler, so its literal meaning “very” is usually weakened and may be omitted in translation.
Examples
这本书很好。
Zhè běn shū hěn hǎo.
This book is good.
Examples
这本书很好。
Zhè běn shū hěn hǎo.
This book is good.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Describing qualities with "很 (hěn)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Subject + 很 (hěn) + Adj.. For example: 这本书很好。 — “This book is good.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这本书很好。 — “This book is good.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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