A1 Proverb 中性

هر چه بیشتر، بهتر

har che bishtar, behtar

The more, the merrier / better

意思

An increase in quantity or number generally leads to more positive outcomes.

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文化背景

In Iranian hospitality, providing an abundance of food is a way to show respect. Using this phrase as a guest shows you appreciate the host's generosity. In Dari Persian, the phrase is equally common and used in the same contexts of hospitality and social gatherings. Tajik speakers use this phrase, though they might use 'har chi' more frequently in daily life, similar to Tehrani Persian. Classical poets often used the 'Har che... [adjective]' structure to emphasize divine qualities or the intensity of love.

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Use 'Har chi' for instant fluency

If you want to sound like a local in Tehran, always use 'Har chi' instead of 'Har che'. It's the hallmark of natural spoken Persian.

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Don't use for salt!

Iranians are very particular about the balance of flavors in their stews (Khoresht). Never tell a cook 'Har che bishtar, behtar' regarding salt or turmeric!

意思

An increase in quantity or number generally leads to more positive outcomes.

🎯

Use 'Har chi' for instant fluency

If you want to sound like a local in Tehran, always use 'Har chi' instead of 'Har che'. It's the hallmark of natural spoken Persian.

⚠️

Don't use for salt!

Iranians are very particular about the balance of flavors in their stews (Khoresht). Never tell a cook 'Har che bishtar, behtar' regarding salt or turmeric!

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The Ta'arof Breaker

Use this phrase to end a long cycle of Ta'arof when someone is offering you something. It shows you are genuinely happy to accept.

自我测试

Complete the proverb with the correct word.

هر چه بیشتر، _______

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: بهتر

The standard proverb is 'Har che bishtar, behtar' (The more, the better).

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The more friends, the better' in a casual conversation?

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✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: هر چی دوست بیشتر، بهتر.

'Har chi' is the informal version of 'Har che', making it the most natural choice for casual speech.

Match the Persian phrase to its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-The more the better, 2-The sooner the better, 3-The less the better, 4-The bigger the better

The 'Har che... بهتر' structure can be used with many comparative adjectives.

Fill in the guest's response.

میزبان: چند قاشق برنج برایت بریزم؟ (Host: How many spoons of rice should I pour for you?) میهمان: __________________

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: هر چه بیشتر، بهتر!

This is a polite and enthusiastic way to accept more food in a Persian home.

🎉 得分: /4

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练习题库

4 练习
Complete the proverb with the correct word. Fill Blank A1

هر چه بیشتر، _______

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: بهتر

The standard proverb is 'Har che bishtar, behtar' (The more, the better).

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'The more friends, the better' in a casual conversation? Choose A2

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✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: هر چی دوست بیشتر، بهتر.

'Har chi' is the informal version of 'Har che', making it the most natural choice for casual speech.

Match the Persian phrase to its English equivalent. Match B1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-The more the better, 2-The sooner the better, 3-The less the better, 4-The bigger the better

The 'Har che... بهتر' structure can be used with many comparative adjectives.

Fill in the guest's response. dialogue_completion A2

میزبان: چند قاشق برنج برایت بریزم؟ (Host: How many spoons of rice should I pour for you?) میهمان: __________________

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: هر چه بیشتر، بهتر!

This is a polite and enthusiastic way to accept more food in a Persian home.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

8 个问题

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend. The only thing that changes is 'che' (formal) vs 'chi' (informal).

Yes! It's very common to use it when inviting people to a party, meaning 'the more the merrier.'

The opposite is 'هر چه کمتر، بهتر' (The less, the better).

No, the verb 'ast' (is) is usually omitted in this proverb.

No, 'ziadtar' is not a standard word. Always use 'bishtar'.

The structure is very common in poetry, though this specific proverb is more of a folk saying.

No, for that you must say 'هر چه زودتر، بهتر' (Har che zoodtar, behtar).

Usually no. In Persian culture, it sounds enthusiastic and appreciative of abundance.

相关表达

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هر چه زودتر، بهتر

similar

The sooner, the better.

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هر چه کمتر، بهتر

contrast

The less, the better.

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دیر و زود دارد، سوخت و سوز ندارد

builds on

It might be late, but it will definitely happen.

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اندک اندک خیلی شود

similar

Little by little becomes a lot.

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