How to Say ‘Too’ in Simplified Chinese
太
tài
[tai]
💬 Usage Tip: [太] before an adjective often means "too" in the sense of excess: [太辣], [太贵], [太晚]. In [不是太...], it softens the statement to "not too...".
🇨🇳 In China: In playful bar talk, saying something is [不是太...] can sound more relaxed and less picky than a direct negative. It helps keep the vibe light.
Phrase Breakdown
太
tài
[tai]
too; very
Used to express excessiveness.
今天太热了。
It's too hot today.
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