How to say “almost” in Chinese with 差不多 (chàbuduō)
Subj. + 差不多 (chàbuduō)
差不多 (chà bù duō) — almost, nearly
Subj. + 差不多 (chàbuduō)
HSK 4Adverbs差不多 (chà bù duō) — almost, nearly
Rule structure
差不多 (chàbuduō) indicates approximation, closeness, or near sameness. It can refer to quantity, quality, degree, time, or the result of an action.
Rule structure
差不多 (chàbuduō) indicates approximation, closeness, or near sameness. It can refer to quantity, quality, degree, time, or the result of an action.
Examples
我们差不多都到了。
Wǒmen chàbuduō dōu dào le.
Almost all of us have arrived.
Examples
我们差不多都到了。
Wǒmen chàbuduō dōu dào le.
Almost all of us have arrived.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “almost, nearly” in Chinese with 差不多?
Use the structure: Subj. + 差不多 (chàbuduō). For example: 我们差不多都到了。 — “Almost all of us have arrived.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我们差不多都到了。 — “Almost all of us have arrived.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.
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