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Intensifying with 多 ("duō")

多 duō

Adverbs with adjectives
HSK 2

Structure

Subj. + 多 + Adj.

Translations

  • says how very much something is so

Definition

多(duō)用在形容词前,表示程度很高,相当于“非常”、“很”,常带有感叹语气。

多 (duō) is used before adjectives to indicate a high degree, equivalent to 'very' or 'so', often in exclamatory sentences.

Usage

通常用于感叹句,结构为:多 + 形容词(+ 啊/呀)。也可用于疑问句,询问程度,结构为:多 + 形容词。

Usually used in exclamatory sentences with the structure: 多 + adjective (+ 啊/呀). Also used in questions to inquire about degree with the structure: 多 + adjective.

Examples

  • 1 这里多美啊!(How beautiful here!)
  • 2 他多高啊!(How tall he is!)
  • 3 今天多冷啊!(How cold it is today!)
  • 4 你多大了?(How old are you?)
  • 5 这朵花多漂亮!(How beautiful this flower is!)
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