很
hěn
Very
How to say “very + adjective” in Chinese with 很 (hěn)
Subject + 很 (hěn) + Adj.
很 (hěn) — very + adjective
HSK 1Basics
Subject + 很 (hěn) + Adj.
HSK 1Basics很 (hěn) — very + adjective
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.
他的书很有趣。
Tā de shū hěn yǒuqù.
His book is very interesting.
这个苹果很好吃。
Zhège píngguǒ hěn hǎochī.
This apple is delicious.
Examples
这本书很好。
Zhè běn shū hěn hǎo.
This book is good.
他的书很有趣。
Tā de shū hěn yǒuqù.
His book is very interesting.
这个苹果很好吃。
Zhège píngguǒ hěn hǎochī.
This apple is delicious.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “very + adjective” in Chinese with 很?
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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