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How to say “very” in Chinese with 很是 (hěn shì)

很是 (hěn shì) + Adj. / Verb Phrase

Emphasizing with "很是 (hěn shì)"

HSK 6Adverbs

Rule structure

很是 (hěnshì) is an emphatic form of 很 (hěn), meaning "very, extremely". It is slightly more formal and often used with positive adjectives.

Examples

他对这个结果很是满意。

Tā duì zhège jiéguǒ hěnshì mǎnyì.

He is very satisfied with this result.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Emphasizing with "很是 (hěn shì)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: 很是 (hěn shì) + Adj. / Verb Phrase. For example: 他对这个结果很是满意。 — “He is very satisfied with this result.”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

他对这个结果很是满意。 — “He is very satisfied with this result.”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.

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