Grammar Point:
In most situations, Chinese adjectives typically require an adverb. Here are the adverbs we are going to look at in this article:
- 非常 fēicháng – very
- 很 hěn – It is often translated as “very” in many dictionaries, but it does not carry as strong a meaning as “very.” It is more like when you want to express that someone “is” pretty or that you “are” tired, without adding any specific degree of emphasis.
- 太 tài – too
- 真 zhēn – really
- 最 zuì – the most
Examples
今天太熱了今天太热了
It’s too hot today.
這個太貴了这个太贵了
This is too expensive.
中文很簡單中文很简单
Chinese is simple.
我很忙我很忙
I’m busy.
我的狗最可愛我的狗最可爱
My dog is the cutest.
魔鏡魔鏡,誰是世界上最美的人?魔镜魔镜,谁是世界上最美的人?
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?
我非常餓我非常饿
I’m very hungry.
我爸爸非常幼稚我爸爸非常幼稚
My dad is very childish.
你真笨你真笨
You’re really dumb.
台灣的麥當勞真好吃台湾的麦当劳真好吃
McDonald’s in Taiwan is really delicious.
FYI
McDonald’s in Taiwan is considered delicious compared to many other countries. They offer more nutritious options and promote a balanced diet. They have introduced menu items like fresh fruit cups, yogurt, and low-fat milk as alternatives to the traditional fast-food offerings. In recent years, McDonald’s Taiwan has also placed a strong emphasis on food quality and local sourcing whenever possible. They prioritize the use of fresh ingredients, including locally grown vegetables and sustainably sourced meats. So next time, you can give Taiwan-style junk food a try.
Practice
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✔️ You have drunk too much (alcohol).
你喝太多酒了你喝太多酒了
✔️ Are you the tallest person in your family?
你是你們家最高的人嗎?你是你们家最高的人吗?
✔️ You’re really awesome!
你真棒你真棒
- Adverbs for Adjective 2 (HSK 2)
(多么 duōme, 好 hǎo, 有一点 yǒuyìdiǎn, 更 gèng, 十分 shífēn, 特别 tèbié, and 挺 tǐng)
- Adverbs for Adjective 3 (HSK 3)
(比较 bǐjiào, 更加 gèngjiā, 还 hái, and 相当 xiāngdāng)
- Adverbs for Adjective 4 (HSK 4)
(格外 géwài, 极 jí, and 极其 jíqí)