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Emphasizing with 很是 ("hen3shi4")

很是 hěnshì

Adverb
HSK 5

Structure

Subj. + 很是 + Adj. Subj. + 很是 + 会 / 能 + Verb

Translations

  • really

Definition

表示程度很高，相当于“非常”、“十分”。

Indicates a high degree, equivalent to 'very' or 'quite'.

Usage

通常用于形容词或心理状态动词前，加强语气。有时也用于表示肯定判断。

Usually placed before adjectives or state-of-mind verbs to intensify. Sometimes used to express affirmation.

Examples

  • 1 他的成绩很是优秀。(His grades are very excellent.)
  • 2 她很是喜欢那只小猫。(She really likes that kitten.)
  • 3 这件事让我很是烦恼。(This matter really troubles me.)
  • 4 今天的天气很是凉爽。(Today's weather is quite cool.)
  • 5 你这样做很是妥当。(What you did is very proper.)
  • 6 他对这个问题很是了解。(He understands this problem very well.)
  • 7 这家餐厅的菜很是美味。(The food at this restaurant is very delicious.)
  • 8 他的演讲很是精彩。(His speech was very wonderful.)

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