adjective phrase HSK 2
very short · very brief
Meaning
This phrase combines the adverb 很 (very) with the adjective 短 (short) to express that something is very short in length, duration, or height. It is one of the most basic and frequently used adjective phrases in Mandarin for describing size and time.
Usage
很短 can describe physical length (short hair, short skirts), time duration (short meetings, brief moments), or height (short people). It is neutral in register and appropriate for both spoken and written Chinese. Commonly used in comparisons and observations about everyday objects and situations.
Examples
- 01这条裙子很短，不适合上班穿。, .This skirt is very short and not suitable for wearing to work.
- 02会议时间很短，只有十分钟。, .The meeting time is very short, only ten minutes.
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Common collocations
- 时间很短the time is very short
- 头发很短hair is very short
- 裙子很短skirt is very short