太…了
HSK 1- Emphasis
Structure (结构 jiégòu)
Subject太Adjective/Psych verb了
Meaning (意思 yìsi)
The structure 太…了 is used to emphasize a high degree of an adjective or emotion, typically carrying an exclamatory tone.
Explanation (解释 jiěshì)
Use 太…了 to express a very high degree of a quality or emotion, equivalent to "too…!" or "extremely…" in English. This structure typically carries an exclamatory tone, which can express praise (太好了!), complaint (太贵了!), or surprise.
Beyond adjectives, this structure can also be used with certain emotion verbs such as 喜欢 (to like), 想 (to miss), and 爱 (to love).
Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)
- 这个菜太好吃了！繁: 這個菜太好吃了！Zhège cài tài hǎo chī le!
This dish is so delicious!
- 今天太热了。繁: 今天太熱了。Jīntiān tài rè le.
Today is too hot.
- 你太聪明了！繁: 你太聰明了！Nǐ tài cōngming le!
You're too smart!
- 我太想你了。Wǒ tài xiǎng nǐ le.
I miss you so much.
- 这件衣服太贵了。繁: 這件衣服太貴了。Zhè jiàn yīfu tài guì le.
This piece of clothing is too expensive.