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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'very' with 十分 (shífēn)

    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    十分 + Adjective

    Explanation

    十分 (shífēn) means 'very' or 'extremely' and is a more formal or literary alternative to 很. It is placed directly before an adjective or verb to intensify the meaning. For example, 十分热闹 means 'very lively.'

    Examples

    • 今天的演出十分精彩。

      jīntiān de yǎnchū shífēn jīngcǎi.

      Today's performance was extremely wonderful.

    • 她对这件事十分在意。

      tā duì zhè jiàn shì shífēn zàiyì.

      She cares very much about this matter.

    • 这道菜的味道十分独特。

      zhè dào cài de wèidào shífēn dútè.

      The flavor of this dish is extremely unique.

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