Using 很 (hěn) in Mandarin Chinese

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Which Chinese character can be used to attribute certain characteristics or qualities to a subject?

  • 不在 (bú zài)
  • 很 (hěn)
  • 在 (zài)
  • 是 (shì) (correct)

What does '很' mean in English when used in Chinese sentences?

  • Quickly
  • Very (correct)
  • Slowly
  • Rarely

In the sentence '他们在学校。', which character indicates the location?

  • 不在 (bú zài)
  • 很 (hěn)
  • 在 (zài) (correct)
  • 是 (shì)

What is the key difference in the usage of '是' and '很'?

<p>'是' is used to indicate identity, characteristics, attributes, or roles; '很' is used solely to intensify adjectives. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where does '是' usually come in relation to the noun or adjective it relates to?

<p>Before (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '不在' indicate when used in a Chinese sentence?

<p>Negation of location (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does 很 (hěn) differ from 是 (shì) when connecting nouns to adjectives?

<p>很 implies 'very' or 'quite' while 是 is used for identity or essential characteristics. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which function does '是' (shì) serve when used in a sentence?

<p>Equating the subject with the noun, adjective, or another noun phrase. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence '他是学生.' (Tā shì xuéshēng.), what does '是' (shì) indicate?

<p>Identity as a student. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When connecting nouns and adjectives, why can't '是' (shì) be used?

<p>'是' cannot link nouns and adjectives. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the usage of '很' (hěn) when connecting nouns to adjectives?

<p>'很' implies 'very' or 'quite'; it is used for identity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does '是' play in the sentence '我是美国人.' (Wǒ shì Měiguó rén.)?

<p>Stating nationality. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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