HSK 5

程度副词:过于、可、稍、稍微、尤其

Degree Adverbs: 过于, 可, 稍, 稍微, 尤其

Explanation

Degree adverbs are used to emphasize or modify adjectives and verbs. '过于' emphasizes excess, often with a negative connotation (e.g., too sudden). '可' is an emphatic particle in spoken language that enhances emotional tone (e.g., really beautiful). '稍' and '稍微' mean 'a little bit', indicating a mild degree, often paired with '一点儿'. '尤其' is used to highlight a particular part within a group, equivalent to 'especially' (e.g., especially swimming).

Examples

这件事发生得过于突然了。
zhèjiànshìshēngguòránle
他女朋友可漂亮了!
péngyǒupiàoliangle
这幅画再挂得稍高一点儿。
zhèhuàzàiguàshāogāodiǎnér
稍微坚持一下儿,马上就结束了。
shāowēijiānchíxiàérshàngjiùjiéshùle
她喜欢运动,尤其是游泳。
huanyùndòngyóushìyóuyǒng

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The grammar point “程度副词:过于、可、稍、稍微、尤其” (Degree Adverbs: 过于, 可, 稍, 稍微, 尤其) is one of the key structures at HSK 5. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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