很 (hěn) — very; quite
Definition
The default everyday 'very' before adjectives — neutral and spoken. 非常 is more emphatic, 挺 is softer ('quite/rather'), and 十分 is more formal/written.
adverb
veryquite
Examples
- 很。Tā hěn gāo xìng.He is very happy.
- 很。Zhè ge píng guǒ hěn dà.This apple is very big.
- 很。Nǐ hěn hǎo.You are very kind.
Grammar
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