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Intensifying with 多 ("duo1")

多 duō

Adverbs with adjectives
HSK 2

Structure

Subj. + 多 + Adj.

Translations

  • very
  • really

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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