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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'very' with 非常 (fēicháng)

    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    非常 + Adjective / Verb

    Explanation

    非常 (fēicháng) is an adverb meaning "very" or "extremely," used to intensify adjectives and some verbs. It is one of the most common intensifiers in Mandarin and is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. Place it directly before the adjective or verb it modifies.

    Examples

    • 今天的天气非常好，适合出去走走。

      Jīntiān de tiānqì fēicháng hǎo, shìhé chūqù zǒuzou.

      The weather is very nice today, perfect for going out for a walk.

    • 这道菜非常好吃，我还想再来一份。

      Zhè dào cài fēicháng hǎochī, wǒ hái xiǎng zài lái yī fèn.

      This dish is really delicious; I'd like to order another serving.

    • 她的中文说得非常流利。

      Tā de Zhōngwén shuō de fēicháng liúlì.

      She speaks Chinese very fluently.

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