HSK 1 · VERSION 2.0#42
Expressing “too / excessively” with “tài”
太
How it works
太 means “too” or “very” depending on the context.
The pattern
Subject + 太 + Adjective + 了
Example sentences
这个菜太好吃了。
This dish is so delicious.
今天太热了。
It is too hot today.
你太忙了。
You are too busy.
Usage note
In spoken Chinese, 太……了 is very common and can be positive or negative depending on context.