很 hěn
very / quite (and why Chinese needs it)
很 (hěn) means "very / quite (and why Chinese needs it)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 很
不
bù
not
太
tài
too
真
zhēn
really / truly
好吃
hǎochī
delicious
干净
gānjìng
clean
饭店
fàndiàn
restaurant
怎么样
zěnmeyàng
how is it? / how about it?
Frequently asked questions
What does 很 (hěn) mean in Chinese?
很 (hěn) means "very / quite (and why Chinese needs it)" in Chinese. 很 (hěn) means "very / quite (and why Chinese needs it)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 很 in a sentence?
Use 很 (hěn) the way you would use "very / quite (and why Chinese needs it)" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 很?
Common words that pair with 很 include 不, 太, 真. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 很 (hěn) and 到 (dào)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 很 means "very / quite (and why Chinese needs it)"; 到 means "to arrive / to reach / until / result complement". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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