Degree complement

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Degree complements, also known as "complements of degree" in English, are 程度补语 (literally, "degree complement") in Chinese. While most complements follow verbs, degree complements very often follow adjectives. They intensify or in some other way modify the degree of expression of the adjective (or verb).

Structure of degree complements

When to use degree complements

List of the most common degree complements

Degree complements following adjectives

Degree complements following verbs

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