很
hěn
Meaning
- very; quite
Definition
表示程度高，相当于‘非常’、‘十分’。
Indicates a high degree, equivalent to 'very' or 'quite'.
Usage
用在形容词或某些动词前，表示程度，通常不用于否定句或比较句中。
Used before adjectives or certain verbs to indicate degree, typically not used in negative or comparative sentences.
Examples
- 1 这本书很好看。(This book is very good-looking.)
- 2 她很高兴。(She is very happy.)
- 3 天气很冷。(The weather is very cold.)
- 4 他跑得很快。(He runs very fast.)
- 5 这个问题很难。(This question is very difficult.)
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