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    Expressing 'popular' with 受欢迎 (shòu huānyíng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + (最/很) + 受欢迎

    Explanation

    The adjective 受欢迎 (shòu huānyíng) means "popular" or "well-received," literally "to receive welcome." It is used to describe people, things, or activities that are widely liked or enjoyed. You can intensify it with 最 (zuì) to say "most popular" or use 很 (hěn) for "very popular."

    Examples

    • 这家奶茶店在年轻人中非常受欢迎。

      zhè jiā nǎichá diàn zài niánqīngrén zhōng fēicháng shòu huānyíng.

      This milk tea shop is very popular among young people.

    • 他是我们学校最受欢迎的老师。

      tā shì wǒmen xuéxiào zuì shòu huānyíng de lǎoshī.

      He is the most popular teacher in our school.

    • 这款手机在国内很受欢迎。

      zhè kuǎn shǒujī zài guónèi hěn shòu huānyíng.

      This phone model is very popular in the country.

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