# Mandarin Chinese: Describing People: 你很 + Adjective

Difficulty: beginner

To describe someone, use 你 (you) + 很 (very) + adjective. For example, 你很漂亮 (You're beautiful). The 很 is often required in statements to sound natural, even if you don't mean 'very' strongly.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [漂亮](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/beautifulpretty.md) | /piào liàng/ | Beautiful/pretty |
| [觉得](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/to-thinkfeel-that.md) | /jué de/ | To think/feel (that) |
| [帅](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/how-to-say/handsome.md) | /shuài/ | Handsome |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Describing People: 你很 + Adjective" in Mandarin Chinese?

To describe someone, use 你 (you) + 很 (very) + adjective. For example, 你很漂亮 (You're beautiful). The 很 is often required in statements to sound natural, even if you don't mean 'very' strongly.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [想 + Verb (Polite Suggestion)](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/verb-polite-suggestion.md) (beginner)
- [Number + 个人](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/number.md) (beginner)
- [The Four Tones](https://useorphi.com/learn/mandarin/grammar/the-four-tones.md) (beginner)

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