多么

• Pinyin: duō me
• Hanzi breakdown: 多 (duō) — much, many; 么 (me) — modal particle

Meaning

How; what (exclamatory). An adverb used in exclamations to express a strong degree of emotion.

Used to express admiration, surprise, or other strong emotions about the degree of something. Often appears in exclamatory sentences with 啊 at the end. More literary than 多 alone.

Examples

1. 今天的天气多么好啊！ What wonderful weather today!
2. 这个地方多么漂亮！ How beautiful this place is!
3. 能见到你，我多么高兴！ How happy I am to see you!

Usage Guide

Context: exclamations, emotional expression, literary

Tone: expressive, emotional

Do Say

• 这里的风景多么美丽！(How beautiful the scenery is here!)
• 多么难忘的一天！(What an unforgettable day!)

Don't Say

• 不要在普通陈述句中用'多么' — 多么 is for exclamatory emphasis, not plain statements. Say 这个很漂亮, not 这个多么漂亮, unless you are exclaiming.

Origin & History

Compound of 多 (much, many) and 么 (modal particle). Together they intensify the emotional expression of degree.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal