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    Using 这么 (zhème) to express "so" or "this much"

    Degree & Intensity
    Emphasis

    Structure

    这么 + Adjective/Verb

    Explanation

    这么 (zhème) is an adverb meaning "so," "this much," or "to this extent." It is placed before an adjective or verb to indicate degree, emphasizing the intensity or extent of a quality. It refers to something close or present, in contrast to 那么 (nàme), which refers to something more distant.

    Examples

    • 今天怎么这么冷啊？

      Jīntiān zěnme zhème lěng a?

      Why is it so cold today?

    • 你不用这么着急，还有时间。

      Nǐ bùyòng zhème zhāojí, hái yǒu shíjiān.

      You don't need to be in such a hurry; there's still time.

    • 这么好吃的菜，你是怎么做的？

      Zhème hǎochī de cài, nǐ shì zěnme zuò de?

      This dish is so delicious — how did you make it?

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