Saying “really” with 很 (hěn) before verbs
很 (hěn) + Verb
很 (hěn) — very with verbs
很 (hěn) + Verb
HSK 3Verb phrases很 (hěn) — very with verbs
Rule structure
With stative verbs such as 喜欢 (xǐhuan), 爱 (ài), and 怕 (pà), 很 (hěn) can be a real intensifier meaning “very” or “really.” This differs from adjectival predicate cases, where 很 (hěn) is often weakened and serves a grammatical function.
Rule structure
With stative verbs such as 喜欢 (xǐhuan), 爱 (ài), and 怕 (pà), 很 (hěn) can be a real intensifier meaning “very” or “really.” This differs from adjectival predicate cases, where 很 (hěn) is often weakened and serves a grammatical function.
Examples
我很喜欢中国菜。
Wǒ hěn xǐhuan Zhōngguó cài.
I really like Chinese food.
Examples
我很喜欢中国菜。
Wǒ hěn xǐhuan Zhōngguó cài.
I really like Chinese food.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “very with verbs” in Chinese with 很?
Use the structure: 很 (hěn) + Verb. For example: 我很喜欢中国菜。 — “I really like Chinese food.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我很喜欢中国菜。 — “I really like Chinese food.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.
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