HSK 6
别提多……了
bié tíduō…… le
indescribably
Structure
别提 + 多 + Adjective/Verb phrase + 了
How it works
This structure is an emphatic expression used to indicate that a quality or degree is beyond words. It is often translated as 'indescribably', 'extremely', or 'you have no idea how...'. It conveys a strong emotional tone, either positive or negative.
Examples
听了这个消息，他心里别提多难受了。
Tīngle zhège xiāoxi, tā xīnlǐ bié tí duō nánshòu le.
After hearing this news, he felt indescribably miserable.
这次旅行，别提多刺激了。
Zhè cì lǚxíng, bié tí duō cìjī le.
This trip was incredibly exciting.
看他那得意的样子，别提多气人了。
Kàn tā nà déyì de yàngzi, bié tí duō qìrén le.
Looking at his smug face, it's just so annoying.
Common mistakes
Do not use '非常' or '很' inside this structure (e.g., avoid saying '别提多非常漂亮了'). '多' already serves as the intensifier.
Tip
Think of '别提' as meaning 'don't even mention it'—the degree is so high that mentioning it isn't enough to describe it.
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