How to Say ‘Too; very’ in Simplified Chinese
太
💬 Usage Tip: [太 + adjective + 了] = “so/very…” e.g., [太好了]. Can be positive or negative depending on the adjective.
🇨🇳 In China: People often react enthusiastically in conversation during festive times, so [太…了] is common.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
太
[tài]
too; very; extremely
Intensifier meaning “very,” commonly used in excited reactions like 太好了 (That’s great!).
你身体健康就太好了。
It would be great if you are in good health.
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