Exclamatory pattern expressing an extraordinarily high degree that words can hardly describe: 'You wouldn't believe how... / Words can't describe how... / Incredibly...'. Can also appear as 别提有多……了.
In special question sentences, '都' placed before the verb comprehensively summarizes all items covered by the question word ('What all did you visit? / Who all came?').
Expresses category membership or ranking: 'is one of [a defined set]'.
Comparative judgment pattern: 'If we're talking about [criteria], then [chosen item] is definitely the top pick / stands out the most'.
Concessive condition pattern: 'No matter what / when / where / how..., the result remains unchanged'. Accompanied by question words or alternatives.
Rhetorical conjunctive phrase: 'Who would have known that... / To one's surprise / Contrary to expectations...'.
Colloquial idiom meaning 'a bellyful of [grievances / anger / words / unhappiness]'. Used to describe feeling overwhelmed or bottled up with an emotion.
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