HSK 1Expressing Degree
太...了(tài...le)
Too / So (Degree)
Structure Pattern
Subject+太+Adjective+了
Explanation
太...了 (tài...le) means "too" or "so" and expresses an extreme degree. It can be negative ("too expensive!") or positive/exclamatory ("so beautiful!"). The 了 at the end is essential — without it, the sentence feels incomplete.
Usage Notes:
- Negative: 太贵了！ (Too expensive!)
- Positive / Exclamatory: 太好了！ (That's great! / Too good!)
- Always include 了 at the end.
Example Sentences
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1
太好了！
Tài hǎo le!
That's great! / Awesome!
2
这个太贵了。
Zhège tài guì le.
This is too expensive.
3
今天太热了。
Jīntiān tài rè le.
Today is too hot.
4
太谢谢你了！
Tài xièxie nǐ le!
Thank you so much!
Common Mistakes
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Common Mistake
太贵。
✅
✅
Correct Usage
太贵了。
info
The 了 at the end of 太...了 is required. Without it, the sentence sounds unfinished and unnatural.
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