BasicsHSK 1
Simple "noun + adjective" sentences
In Chinese, linking a noun to an adjective requires 很 as a connector. It’s not always translated as "very," but without it, the sentence feels incomplete or implies comparison.
Structure
Subj. + 很 + Adj.
Adverbs like 也 (also) or 都 (both) can be placed before 很.
Examples
- 我很好。Wǒ hěn hǎo.I'm good.
- 你很漂亮。Nǐ hěn piàoliang.You are pretty.
- 中文很难。Zhōngwén hěn nán.Chinese is difficult.
- 我哥哥也很高。Wǒ gēge yě hěn gāo.My older brother is also tall.
- 你家也很远吗？Nǐ jiā yě hěn yuǎn ma?Is your house also far away?