(hěn)

Meaning:

very, quite, much

HSK 1
Frequency: #2269
Pinyin: hěn
Strokes: 9
Radical:

How to Write - 9 Strokes

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About "很" in Chinese

The Chinese character (hěn) means "very, quite, much". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 很 include: 不很, 很是, 得很.

📚 Words and Phrases with

Common words containing this character

💬 Example Sentences with

See how "很" is used in context

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我很好。
Wǒ hěn hǎo.
I am very good.
2
今天很热。
Jīntiān hěn rè.
It's very hot today.
3
他很聪明。
Tā hěn cōngming.
He is very smart.

📜 Etymology

Type: Phono-semantic

Origin: step

Semantic component:

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "很"?
The pinyin is hěn
How many strokes does "很" have?
It has 9 strokes
What does "很" mean?
very, quite, much
What is the radical of "很"?
The radical is "彳"