太
tài
Too, excessively
How to say “too” in Chinese with 太 (tài)
太 (tài) + Adj. + 了 (le)
太 (tài) — too, excessively
HSK 1Basics
太 (tài) + Adj. + 了 (le)
HSK 1Basics太 (tài) — too, excessively
Rule structure
To express "too" in the sense of "excessively", the structure [太 (tài) + Adjective + 了 (le)] is used. This construction often carries a negative connotation.
Rule structure
To express "too" in the sense of "excessively", the structure [太 (tài) + Adjective + 了 (le)] is used. This construction often carries a negative connotation.
Examples
太贵了！
Tài guì le!
Too expensive!
太慢了！
Tàimàn le!
Too slow!
太难了。
Tài nán le.
Too difficult
Examples
太贵了！
Tài guì le!
Too expensive!
太慢了！
Tàimàn le!
Too slow!
太难了。
Tài nán le.
Too difficult
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “too, excessively” in Chinese with 太?
Use the structure: 太 (tài) + Adj. + 了 (le). For example: 太贵了！ — “Too expensive!”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
太贵了！ — “Too expensive!”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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