How to say “very” in Chinese with 很是 (hěn shì)
很是 (hěn shì) + Adj. / Verb Phrase
很是 (hěn shì) — very, extremely
很是 (hěn shì) + Adj. / Verb Phrase
HSK 6Adverbs很是 (hěn shì) — very, extremely
Rule structure
很是 (hěnshì) is an emphatic form of 很 (hěn), meaning "very, extremely". It is slightly more formal and often used with positive adjectives.
Rule structure
很是 (hěnshì) is an emphatic form of 很 (hěn), meaning "very, extremely". It is slightly more formal and often used with positive adjectives.
Examples
他对这个结果很是满意。
Tā duì zhège jiéguǒ hěnshì mǎnyì.
He is very satisfied with this result.
Examples
他对这个结果很是满意。
Tā duì zhège jiéguǒ hěnshì mǎnyì.
He is very satisfied with this result.
Build the sentence
Drag the characters to put them in the correct order
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “very, extremely” in Chinese with 很是?
Use the structure: 很是 (hěn shì) + Adj. / Verb Phrase. For example: 他对这个结果很是满意。 — “He is very satisfied with this result.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
他对这个结果很是满意。 — “He is very satisfied with this result.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 6.
Tomyo
Learn Chinese grammar with smart reviews
Grammar explanations, exercises and spaced repetition — all in one app.
More HSK 6 grammar rules
无非 — nothing but
无非 (wúfēi) + Noun / Clause (dismissive)
凡是 — all, every
凡是 (fánshì) + Noun Phrase, 都 (dōu) + Verb
恢复 vs 还原 — restore vs return to original
恢复 (huīfù): restore (state, function) / 还原 (huányuán): restore to original state
居然 vs 反而 — unexpected vs on the contrary
居然 (jūrán): unexpectedly (surprise) / 反而 (fǎn'ér): on the contrary
再…也 — no matter how
再 (zài) + Adj., 也 (yě) + Result
何必 — why bother
何必 (hébì) + Verb Phrase (rhetorical, unnecessary)
不断 vs 不停 — continuous vs nonstop
不断 (bùduàn) + Verb (continuous, unceasing) / 不停 (bùtíng) + Verb (incessant, nonstop)
按照 vs 根据 — according to vs based on
按照 (ànzhào) + Rule / Standard (follow) / 根据 (gēnjù) + Basis / Source (based on)