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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "Sweet" with 甜 (tián)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 甜

    Explanation

    甜 (tián) is a Chinese adjective meaning "sweet." It is used to describe the taste of food and drinks, and can also be used figuratively to describe something pleasant, such as a sweet smile (甜蜜的微笑) or a happy life.

    Examples

    • 这个蛋糕好甜，是用什么做的？

      zhège dàngāo hǎo tián, shì yòng shénme zuò de?

      This cake is so sweet; what is it made of?

    • 她笑起来特别甜，让人看了很开心。

      tā xiào qǐlái tèbié tián, ràng rén kàn le hěn kāixīn.

      Her smile is especially sweet, and it makes people happy to see it.

    • 孩子们都喜欢吃甜的水果。

      háizimen dōu xǐhuan chī tián de shuǐguǒ.

      Children all like to eat sweet fruits.

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