太 + adjective (+了) expresses excessive degree, often with speaker reaction (too...).
Excessive intensity - beyond comfortable/expected range
Evaluative tone - often complaint, surprise, or concern
Common with 了 for expressiveness - especially in speech
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This is not neutral high degree
- It implies excess beyond threshold.
Use with gradable predicates
- Ensure adjective/action supports degree scaling.
Tone can sound critical
- Context determines politeness.
It is too hot today.
This matter is too complicated.
You are too polite.
The speed is too slow, and needs optimization.
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