Definition
甚 is pronounced shén when used as an adverb meaning 'very, extremely' or 'more (than)'. It is a formal or literary alternative to 很 (hěn), often found in written Chinese. Note that the same character is also pronounced shèn and means 'what' or 'whatever' — that is a different word with a different part of speech.
adv.
veryextremelymore (than)
Examples
- 甚，。Cǐ shì shén nán, xūyào zǐxì kǎolǜ.This matter is very difficult; it requires careful consideration.
- 甚，。Tā de yìjiàn shén hǎo, dàjiā dōu tóngyì.His opinion is very good; everyone agrees.
- 甚。Tā shén xǐhuān gǔdiǎn yīnyuè.She very much likes classical music.
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