indicates high degree; very; quite
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indicates a high degree or extent; very; quite; extremely
informalUsed at the end of declarative sentences in spoken Chinese to emphasize the high degree of a quality or state. Often carries a persuasive tone, implying the listener should recognize this degree. Cannot be used with negative verbs or absolute adjectives.
Tā他
cōng聪
ming明
zhe着
ne呢
，
kě可
bié别
yǐ以
wéi为
tā他
bèn笨
。
He is very clever—don't think he's stupid.
Jiē街
shang上
rè热
nao闹
zhe着
ne呢
，
zán咱
men们
qù去
guàng逛
guang逛
ba吧
。
The street is bustling with activity—let's go have a look.
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Zhè这
zhǒng种
guā瓜
hǎo好
chī吃
zhe着
ne呢
，
nǐ你
cháng尝
chang尝
。
This kind of melon is very tasty—try some.
Tā他
huà画
de得
kě可
xiàng像
zhe着
ne呢
，
gēn跟
zhào照
piàn片
shì似
de的
。
He paints very realistically—just like a photograph.