很 — meaning in English
hěn
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English meaning
- canny adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
- highly adv To a great degree; very much.
- most adj The greatest in amount, degree, or number.
- positively adv In a hopeful or constructive way.
- sorely adv Very much; to a severe or serious degree — usually paired with something negative or a strong need.
- unbelievably adv To a degree that is hard to believe; extremely.
- very adv Used before an adjective or adverb to intensify it — to a high degree.
Senses
很 is used for these senses in English:
- a lot (informal) Very much; a great deal; to a large extent.
- a lot (informal) A large amount.
- by no means (idiomatic) Certainly not; definitely not; not at all.
- canny (Northumbria) Very, considerably; quite, rather.
- highly Extremely; greatly; very much.
- most To a great extent or degree; highly; very.
- positively (degree) Very.
- sorely In a sore or desperate manner.
canny — full definition
- adj Shrewd and clever, especially in practical or business matters.
- adj British dialect, especially Northern English and Scots: pleasant, nice, or considerable.
highly — full definition
- adv To a great degree; very much.
- adv With great respect or esteem.