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 + 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
  • 失望
  • 伤心
  • 满意
  • 想念


Examples

  • 喜欢 喝 啤酒。I really like to drink beer.
  • 喜欢 说话。I really like to talk
  • 了解 中国。You really understand China.
  • 我 妈妈 希望 我 早点 回 家。My mama really hopes I can return home a little earlier.
  • 父母 我们。My parents really love us.
  • 老外 讨厌 跟 同事 一起 旅游。Foreigners really hate traveling with coworkers.
  • 我 现在 伤心Now, I am very sad.
  • 他 没 来,她 失望He didn't come, she is very disappointed.
  • 老板 对 我们 的 工作 满意Our boss is very satisfied with our work.
  • 想念 我 的 老家。I really miss my hometown.

See also

Sources and further reading

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