Difference between revisions of "Special verbs with "hen""

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== Structure ==
 
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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:
 
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:
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== Examples ==
 
== Examples ==

Revision as of 01:47, 15 May 2012

Structure

Subject + 很 + Verb + Object

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
  • 了解
  • 希望
  • 讨厌


Examples

  • 喜欢 喝 啤酒。
  • 会 说话。
  • 了解 中国。
  • 我 妈妈 希望 我 早 回 家。

See also

Sources and further reading

Books