那么
nà me
So, that
How to say “that” and “this” in Chinese with 那么 and 这么
那么 (nàme)/这么 (zhème) + Adj.
那么 (nà mó) vs 这么 (zhè mó) — that vs this
HSK 3Adverbs with Adjectives
那么 (nàme)/这么 (zhème) + Adj.
HSK 3Adverbs with Adjectives那么 (nà mó) vs 这么 (zhè mó) — that vs this
Rule structure
那么 (nàme) and 这么 (zhème) mean "so" or "that (much)" and intensify adjectives, often in comparisons or exclamations.
Rule structure
那么 (nàme) and 这么 (zhème) mean "so" or "that (much)" and intensify adjectives, often in comparisons or exclamations.
Examples
这个问题没那么难。
Zhège wèntí méi nàme nán.
This problem isn't that difficult.
天气那么热。
Tiānqì nàme rè.
The weather is so hot.
这件衣服那么贵。
Zhèjiàn yīfú nàme guì.
This piece of clothing is so expensive.
Examples
这个问题没那么难。
Zhège wèntí méi nàme nán.
This problem isn't that difficult.
天气那么热。
Tiānqì nàme rè.
The weather is so hot.
这件衣服那么贵。
Zhèjiàn yīfú nàme guì.
This piece of clothing is so expensive.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “that vs this” in Chinese with 那么 vs 这么?
Use the structure: 那么 (nàme)/这么 (zhème) + Adj.. For example: 这个问题没那么难。 — “This problem isn't that difficult”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这个问题没那么难。 — “This problem isn't that difficult”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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