HSK 7

别提(有)多X了

The structure “别提(有)多X了” emphasizing an extremely high degree

Explanation

This structure is used to emphasize that some degree or state is very high, with a strong expressive tone, usually translated as 'you can't imagine how X it is'. The X is usually an adjective or adverb (e.g. 好看, 兴奋). The full structure is “别提有多X了” but “有” can be omitted to become “别提多X了”. For example: “别提多好看了” means “(it) is indescribably beautiful”.

Examples

刚才买的那件衣服,别提多好看了。
gāngcáimǎidejiànfubiéduōhǎokànle
听到爸爸的声音,她别提有多兴奋了。
tīngdàobadeshēngyīnbiéyǒuduōxīngfènle

Learn “别提(有)多X了” effectively

The grammar point “别提(有)多X了” (The structure “别提(有)多X了” emphasizing an extremely high degree) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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