颇
pō
Quite, rather, considerably
颇 (pō) — quite, rather; 尤为 (youwei) — especially
颇 (pō) + Adj./Verb; 尤为 (yóuwéi) + Adj.; 愈加 (yùjiā)/越发 (yuèfā) + Adj./Verb
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
颇Adjective
尤为Adjective
愈加越发Adjective
Rule structure
颇 (pō) is literary “quite”, and 尤为 (yóuwéi) is formal “especially”. 愈加 (yùjiā) and 越发 (yuèfā) describe an increasing quality, “more and more”. 愈加 (yù jiā) is more literary, while 越发 (yuè fā) also occurs in ordinary conversation. Their register and meanings differ.
Rule structure
颇 (pō) is literary “quite”, and 尤为 (yóuwéi) is formal “especially”. 愈加 (yùjiā) and 越发 (yuèfā) describe an increasing quality, “more and more”. 愈加 (yù jiā) is more literary, while 越发 (yuè fā) also occurs in ordinary conversation. Their register and meanings differ.
Examples
这里的风景颇美，秋天尤为迷人。
Zhèlǐ de fēngjǐng pō měi, qiūtiān yóuwéi mírén.
The scenery here is quite beautiful and especially charming in autumn.
Examples
这里的风景颇美，秋天尤为迷人。
Zhèlǐ de fēngjǐng pō měi, qiūtiān yóuwéi mírén.
The scenery here is quite beautiful and especially charming in autumn.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “quite, rather; 尤为 (youwei) — especially” in Chinese with 颇?
Use the structure: 颇 (pō) + Adj./Verb; 尤为 (yóuwéi) + Adj.; 愈加 (yùjiā)/越发 (yuèfā) + Adj./Verb. For example: 这里的风景颇美，秋天尤为迷人。 — “The scenery here is quite beautiful and especially charming in autumn”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这里的风景颇美，秋天尤为迷人。 — “The scenery here is quite beautiful and especially charming in autumn”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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