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Expressing "simply" with 简直 ("jian3zhi2")

简直 jiǎnzhí

Adverb
HSK 4

Structure

Subj. + 简直 + Predicate Subj. + 简直 + 是 + Predicate

Translations

  • just

Definition

简直是一个副词，用于强调某种情况或状态的程度，常带有夸张或感叹的语气，相当于“完全可以”、“几乎”、“实在”。

Jianzhi is an adverb used to emphasize the degree of a situation or state, often with an exaggerated or exclamatory tone, equivalent to 'simply', 'absolutely', or 'almost'.

Usage

简直通常用于口语和书面语，修饰动词或形容词。常构成“简直是……”、“简直像……”、“简直跟……一样”等句式。

Jianzhi is commonly used in both spoken and written language to modify verbs or adjectives. It often appears in patterns such as 'jianzhi shi...', 'jianzhi xiang...', 'jianzhi gen... yiyang'.

Examples

  • 1 他简直是个天才。 (He is simply a genius.)
  • 2 这地方简直像仙境一样。 (This place is simply like a fairyland.)
  • 3 我简直不敢相信自己的眼睛。 (I simply can't believe my eyes.)
  • 4 他简直累得站都站不住。 (He is simply so tired that he can't stand.)
  • 5 你简直是在开玩笑吧！ (You must be simply joking!)

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