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'?

'是' is used to indicate identity, characteristics, attributes, or roles; '很' is used solely to intensify adjectives. Signup and view all the answers

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

Before Signup and view all the answers

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

Negation of location Signup and view all the answers

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

很 implies 'very' or 'quite' while 是 is used for identity or essential characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

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

Equating the subject with the noun, adjective, or another noun phrase. Signup and view all the answers

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

Identity as a student. Signup and view all the answers

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

'是' cannot link nouns and adjectives. Signup and view all the answers

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

'很' implies 'very' or 'quite'; it is used for identity. Signup and view all the answers

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

Stating nationality. Signup and view all the answers

Using 很 (hěn) in Mandarin Chinese

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Questions and Answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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