HSK 3 · VERSION 2.0#16
Emphasizing Adjectives with “nàme” and “zhème”
那么 / 这么
How it works
那么 and 这么 are used before adjectives to mean “so” or “such.”
The pattern
这么 / 那么 + Adjective
Example sentences
今天怎么这么热？
Why is it so hot today?
这个问题没有那么难。
This question is not that difficult.
你为什么起得这么早？
Why did you get up so early?
Usage note
这么 usually refers to something close or immediate. 那么 often refers to something more distant or previously mentioned.