Definition
偌 is a formal/literary adverb meaning 'such, so, to such an extent'. It is used before certain adjectives — most commonly 大 (big) and 多 (many) — to emphasize a large degree or scale. You'll encounter it in written or formal spoken Chinese, not in everyday conversation. It is similar to 这么 or 那么 but carries a more classical or elevated tone.
adv.
(literary adverb) suchsoto such an extent (used before adjectives to emphasize degree)
Examples
- ，。ruò dà de fángzi, wǒ yí gè rén zhù bù liǎo.Such a big house, I can't live in it alone.
- 偌，。ruò duō de kèrén, wǒmen děi zhǔnbèi gèng duō shíwù.So many guests, we need to prepare more food.
- ，。ruò dà de chéngshì, nǐ jìngrán mí lù le.Such a big city, and you actually got lost.
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