HSK 6

超-、多-、反-、无-、亚-、准

Prefixes marking degree or quality: 超-, 多-, 反-, 无-, 亚-, 准-

Explanation

These are prefixes placed before nouns or adjectives to form new words. '超-' (super-) indicates a surpassing degree, e.g. '超自然' (supernatural). '多-' (multi-, many) indicates multiplicity, like '多角度' (multi-angle). '反-' (anti-) indicates opposition or a reverse effect, e.g. '反作用' (reaction/counteraction). '无-' (non-, without) negates, like '无烟' (smoke-free) or '无健康' (unhealthy). '亚-' (sub-) indicates a lower level or near-state, e.g. '亚健康' (sub-health, below-average health). '准-' (quasi-) indicates almost reaching, like '准妈妈' (mother-to-be). Prefixes help expand vocabulary systematically.

Examples

超自然 多角度 反作用 无烟 无健康 准妈妈
chāoránduōjiǎofǎnzuòyòngyānjiànkāngzhǔnma

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The grammar point “超-、多-、反-、无-、亚-、准” (Prefixes marking degree or quality: 超-, 多-, 反-, 无-, 亚-, 准-) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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