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透了

HSK 4
  • Emphasis

Structure (结构 jiégòu)

Adjective透了

Meaning (意思 yìsi)

Used after adjectives to emphasize an extreme degree, usually with a negative connotation.

Explanation (解释 jiěshì)

透了 is a degree complement placed directly after an adjective to express that a state has reached its extreme — "it couldn't be more so." It carries a very strong emphatic force.

This structure is most commonly used with negative adjectives, equivalent to "extremely...", "terribly...", or "unbearably..." in English. Occasionally, in intimate colloquial speech, it may also follow positive adjectives for hyperbolic effect, though this usage is less common.

Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)

  1. 这电影无聊透了。
    繁: 這電影無聊透了。Zhè diànyǐng wúliáo tòu le.

    This movie is incredibly boring.

  2. 我今天累透了。
    Wǒ jīntiān lèi tòu le.

    I'm exhausted today.

  3. 他的主意糟透了。
    Tā de zhǔyi zāo tòu le.

    His idea is terrible.

  4. 我后悔透了。
    繁: 我後悔透了。Wǒ hòuhuǐ tòu le.

    I deeply regret it.

  5. 这个苹果烂透了。
    繁: 這個蘋果爛透了。Zhège píngguǒ làn tòu le.

    This apple is completely rotten.