How to Say ‘You speak it very well’ in Simplified Chinese
说得很好
shuō dé hěn hǎo
[shuō duh hen hǎo]
💬 Usage Tip: To say how well someone does something, put 得 (de) after the action and then the description: 吃得很多 "eats a lot", 跑得很快 "runs fast".
Phrase Breakdown
说得
shuō dé
speak (in a way that is…)
说 (shuō) means 'to speak'. 得 (de) links a verb to a description of how well it is done.
你说得对。
You're right. (What you said is correct.)
Words in this phrase
说
shuō
[shuō]
to speak; to say
A verb for talking or speaking a language.
他会说英文。
He can speak English.
得
dé
[duh]
structural particle used after a verb
Used after a verb to introduce the result or degree, as in 'chat in a certain way.'
我们聊得很开心，以后可以再见。
We chatted very happily and can meet again later.
很好
hěn hǎo
very well
Two third tones together: 很 becomes rising, so say hén hǎo.
他唱得很好。
He sings very well.
Words in this phrase
很
hěn
[hen]
very
An adverb meaning “very,” often used before adjectives in polite conversation.
这个活动很热闹，“很”常用来加强语气。
This event is lively; 很 is often used to strengthen the tone.
好
hǎo
[hǎo]
good
Something positive or satisfactory.
今天的天气很好。
Today's weather is good.
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