Definition
这么 (zhè me) is used before adjectives to mean 'so' (emphasizing degree) and before verbs to mean 'this way'. 这样 (zhè yàng) is similar but often stands alone or modifies nouns ('this kind of'). 那么 (nà me) is the counterpart for 'that/so'.
pronoun
sosuch (used before adjectives to emphasize a high degree)this waylike this (used before verbs to indicate manner)
Examples
- 这么。Zhè bēi shuǐ zhè me rè.This glass of water is so hot.
- 这么。Nǐ zhè me zuò jiù duì le.Doing it this way is correct.
- 这么。Tā de shūbāo zhè me zhòng.His schoolbag is this heavy.
Grammar
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