Definition
何其 is a literary/formal adverb used in exclamatory sentences to intensify an adjective, meaning 'how (so)!' or 'what (a)!' — similar to 多么 but more formal and often carrying a tone of surprise, admiration, or irony. It can also appear in rhetorical questions meaning 'how could it be that...?'. You'll mainly encounter it in written Chinese, classical-style prose, or formal speeches.
adv.
(literary adverb) how (so)!what (a)! — used in exclamations to intensify an adjective
Examples
- 何其!hé huāngtáng de jièkǒu!What an absurd excuse!
- 何其,。Rénshēng hé duǎnzàn, wǒmen yīngdāng zhēnxī měi yì tiān.How short life is — we should cherish every day.
- 何其?Nǐ hé rěnxīn shuō chū zhèyàng de huà?How could you be so heartless as to say such a thing?
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