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How to Say ‘Too; very’ in Simplified Chinese

tài

[tie]

💬 Usage Tip: Before an adjective, [太] often means "so" or "too," depending on context. In compliments like [太客气了], it usually sounds more like "you're so polite / too kind" than a complaint.

Phrase Breakdown

tài

[tie]

too; very

Often used before an adjective to mean 'too' or 'very,' depending on context.

Example

你太客气了,还带礼物来。

You're too polite; you even brought gifts.

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