The complement 得很 (dehěn) is used after adjectives to add intensity. It is similar to adding 很 before the adjective, the main difference being that adjective + 得很 is more informal, and adds more emphasis than just 很 + adjective. Note that 在普通话里，能用在“得很”前的形容词、动词不多。

你觉得不好吃？我觉得好吃得很。 You don't think it tastes good? I think it's quite good.
不用担心，这次考试简单得很。 Don't worry. This test is very simple.
离我远点儿！我现在烦得很！ Stay away from me! I'm very upset now!
你觉得他不高兴？我看他今天心情好得很！ You think he's unhappy? From what I see, he's in good mood today!
我最近忙得很，每天都要加班。 I've been quite busy lately. I need to work late every day.
高峰期路上堵得很，我建议你上班坐地铁。 The traffic is really heavy in rush hours. I suggest you take the metro to work.
他这个人自私得很，从来不为别人考虑。 He's really selfish. He never thought about other people.

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