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Daily Expressions:Beyond "Hěn": 不得了
Daily Expressions:Beyond "Hěn": 不得了
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Jun 17, 2026 3:12 AM
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Want to express that something is "extremely" good, busy, or even crazy? 🤯 Forget about just saying "很" (hěn). If you want to sound like a local, you need to master: 不得了 (bùdéliǎo)! In Chinese, we use the structure: [Adjective] + 得 + 不得了 to mean "extremely" or "to an incredible degree." Here are the examples from the video: 1️⃣ 好得不得了Hǎo de bùdéliǎo English: Extremely good / Terrific! Usage: Use this when something is so good, you're almost speechless. 2️⃣ 忙得不得了Máng de bùdéliǎo English: Incredibly busy / Swamped! Usage: When your schedule is exploding and you have zero free time. 3️⃣ 合适得不得了Héshì de bùdéliǎo English: Perfectly suited / Fits like a glove! Usage: When you find the perfect outfit or the perfect job.
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Chloe Chinese Gym
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