相当
xiāngdāng
Suitable, appropriate; quite, fairly; equivalent to
相当 (xiāng dāng) — quite, considerably
相当 (xiāngdāng) + Adj./Verb
HSK 53.0
Pattern diagram
相当Adjective
Rule structure
The degree adverb 相当 (xiāngdāng) means "quite, considerably": a high but not extreme degree.
Rule structure
The degree adverb 相当 (xiāngdāng) means "quite, considerably": a high but not extreme degree.
Examples
这个箱子相当重。
Zhège xiāngzi xiāngdāng zhòng.
This suitcase is quite heavy.
Examples
这个箱子相当重。
Zhège xiāngzi xiāngdāng zhòng.
This suitcase is quite heavy.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “quite, considerably” in Chinese with 相当?
Use the structure: 相当 (xiāngdāng) + Adj./Verb. For example: 这个箱子相当重。 — “This suitcase is quite heavy”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这个箱子相当重。 — “This suitcase is quite heavy”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 5.
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