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很
hěn
Description
“很”是一个很常用的词，用来加强形容词的意思，表示程度高。
"很" is a very common word used to intensify adjectives, indicating a high degree.
在中文里，形容词前面常常要加“很”，就算意思上没有特别强调。
In Chinese, "很" is often placed before adjectives, even if there is no special emphasis in meaning.
Meanings
很hěn
very; quite (intensifies an adjective)
今天天气很好。
The weather is nice today.
很hěn
used before adjectives with little real emphasis
她很高兴。
She is very happy.
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Notes
- Nuance
很 is often grammatically required before an adjective and can lose its literal 'very' force.
- Nuance
for stronger emphasis use 非常 or 太; 很 is the default, mild intensifier.
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