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In Chinese, the simplest structure for expressing "too" in the sense of "excessively" is by using the word 太 (tài). Don't forget to also add 了 (le) after the adjective to keep your Chinese sounding natural.
Structure
太 + Adj. + 了
As in English, this can express that something really is excessive
(often as a complaint), or can also colloquially express the meaning of
"so" or "very."
Examples
The following examples sound a little bit like a complaint, or a reason for not doing something. They're similar to how we would use "too" in English, and the translations are straightforward.
- 米饭 太 多 了 。Mǐfàn tài duō le.There is too much rice.
- 现在 太 晚 了 。 Xiànzài tài wǎn le.Now it's too late.
- 老板 太 忙 了 。 Lǎobǎn tài máng le.The boss is too busy.
- 老师 太 累 了 。 Lǎoshī tài lèi le.The teacher is too tired.
- 这个 厕所 太 脏 了 。 Zhège cèsuǒ tài zāng le.This restroom is too dirty.
- 你 太 好 了 。 Nǐ tài hǎo le.You are so great.
- 他 太 帅 了 。 Tā tài shuài le.He is very handsome.
- 这 个 女孩 太 漂亮 了 。 Zhège nǚhái tài piàoliang le.This girl is so pretty.
- 小猫 太 可爱 了 ！ Xiǎomāo tài kě'ài le!The kitten is so cute!
- 你 的 孩子 太 聪明 了 。 Nǐ de háizi tài cōngming le.Your kids are wicked smart.
See also
- ["Not very" with "bu tai"]("Not_very"with"bu_tai" "wikilink")
- Positive adjectives with "-ji le"
- The "zui" superlative
- Special verbs with "hen"
Sources and Further Reading
- Chinese: An Essential Grammar, Second Edition (p. 200) →buy
- Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 1 (3rd ed) (pp. 180-1) →buy
- Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide (p. 57) →buy
Category:A1 grammar points Category:Adverbs