Special verbs with "hen"
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Using 很（hěn) to intensify verbs that express thoughts or feeling is really easy.
Structure
Subject + 很 + Certain Verbs + General Verbs/Nouns
Certain verbs in Chinese can be modified with 很 to increase their intensity. This similar to using "really" or "very much" in English. This can only be done with psychological verbs, such as:
- 喜欢 (xǐhuan)
- 了解 (liạ̌ojiě)
- 希望 (xīwàng)
- 讨厌 (tǎoyàn)
- 失望 (shīwàng)
- 伤心 (shāngxīn)
- 满意 (mǎnyì)
- 想念 (xiǎngniàn)
Examples
- 我 很 喜欢 他。I really like him.
- 他 很 喜欢 说话。He really likes to talk
- 你 很 了解 中国。You really understand China.
- 我 妈妈 很 希望 我 早 点 回 家。My mama really hopes I can return home a little earlier.
- 父母 很 爱 我们。My parents really love us.
- 老外 很 讨厌 跟 同事 一起 旅游。Foreigners really hate traveling with coworkers.
- 我 现在 很 伤心 。Now, I am very sad.
- 他 没 来，她 很 失望 。He didn't come, she is very disappointed.
- 老板 对 我们 的 工作 很 满意 。Our boss is very satisfied with our work.
- 我 很 想念 我 的 老家。I really miss my hometown.
