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 the description after that. Swap in other actions: 做得很好 "did it well", 说得不错 "speaks pretty well".
Phrase Breakdown
说得
shuō dé
speak(s) (in a way that is…)
说 (shuō) + 得 (de, neutral tone). 得 links a verb to a description of how it is done.
他说得太快了。
He speaks too fast.
Words in this phrase
说
shuō
[shuō]
to speak; to say
A basic verb for talking or saying something; used alone it invites someone to go ahead and speak.
请你慢一点说。
Please speak a bit more slowly.
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 rises like second tone, so it sounds like hén hǎo.
今天天气很好。
The weather is very nice today.
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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