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March 24, 2026
多么(多麼)duōme(duo1me5)
多么 (duōme) is an adverb that expresses a high degree of something, often translated as 'how' or 'what' in English. It is typically used to emphasize feelings or qualities, such as 'how wonderful' or 'what a great idea.' You might encounter it in sentences that express admiration or intensity, making it a versatile tool for adding emotion to your speech.
Frequency#1019DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing admiration or appreciation is important, and 多么 allows speakers to convey these feelings effectively. It's often used in songs and poetry, emphasizing beauty and emotion, reflecting the cultural value placed on aesthetics.
Memory Tip
Think of 多么 as a combination of 多 (duō, meaning 'many' or 'much') and 么 (me, a question word). Imagine a scene where you are overwhelmed by many wonderful things, asking out loud, 'How amazing is this?' This connection helps you remember its meaning and pronunciation.
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AI Study Notes for 多么
Quick Contrast
多么 (duōme) vs 多么的 (duōme de) — use 多么 for direct emphasis, while 多么的 adds a possessive or descriptive nuance.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 多么 as a combination of 多 (duō, meaning 'many' or 'much') and 么 (me, a question word). Imagine a scene where you are overwhelmed by many wonderful things, asking out loud, 'How amazing is this?' This connection helps you remember its meaning and pronunciation.
Usage Notes
多么 is often used in exclamatory sentences, so be careful to place it before the adjective or phrase you want to emphasize. A common mistake is to use it incorrectly in statements lacking emotion or context, such as '多么快 (how fast)' without a qualifying adjective. Remember that it is more suitable for expressing admiration rather than mere description.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 3 word, 多么 helps students express feelings and judgments. Focus on using it with adjectives and in contexts where emotion or intensity is conveyed. It's useful for practicing sentence structures in exclamatory forms, which is a key aspect of this level.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing admiration or appreciation is important, and 多么 allows speakers to convey these feelings effectively. It's often used in songs and poetry, emphasizing beauty and emotion, reflecting the cultural value placed on aesthetics.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 多么 by placing it incorrectly in sentences or using it with neutral adjectives, such as '多么好的天气' (how good the weather is), which sounds awkward. Instead, use phrases that evoke strong feelings, like '多么美丽的风景!' (what a beautiful scenery!).
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Grammar Patterns of 多么
多么 functions as a pronoun — it stands in for a noun. Use it in the same positions as nouns (subject before verb, object after). Plurals are formed by adding 们 (我们, 他们). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
"Make the punishment fit the crime." How neat and tidy it sounded.
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工作时周围环境温度恒定有多么重要呢？
gōng zuò shí zhōu wéi huán jìng wēn dù héng dìng yǒu duō mó zhòng yào ne？
How important is it to have an even temperature when you're working?
Cultural Notes for 多么
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, expressing admiration or appreciation is important, and 多么 allows speakers to convey these feelings effectively. It's often used in songs and poetry, emphasizing beauty and emotion, reflecting the cultural value placed on aesthetics.
Frequently Asked Questions about 多么
While 多么 is more common in spoken language, it can be used in informal written contexts. However, in formal writing, consider using more standard expressions.
You can use 多么 before an adjective or adverb, for example, '她多么聪明!' (How smart she is!).
多么 is usually positive, but you can use it in a negative context to emphasize difficulty, like '多么困难!' (How difficult it is!).
