Discussion of 那么/那麼 [nà me] about, around (used before numerals); like that, in that way or manner

Discussion of 那么/那麼

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What is the difference between 这么 and 那么?

They are both demonstrative pronouns, and their meanings, functions, and positions in a sentence are basically the same.
Their difference lies in: 这么 refers to a person or an object that is relatively close (E.g. 1), while 那么 refers to a person or an object that is relatively far (E.g.2). This “distance” is not only about space. It can also be about time (E.g.3).
E.g. 1 给我一点儿透明胶带，这么长就够了。 [phr] Give me some transparent duct tape. This long is enough.
E.g. 2 我没有门口那个人那么高。 [phr] I am not as tall as that person at the door.
E.g. 3. 去年那么做可以，但是今年不行了，你就按我刚刚说的这么做，绝对没问题。 [phr] Last year it was okay to do it that way, but this year it won't work. Just do as I just said, you will have absolutely no problem.

In some sentences, both 这么那么 can be used, and it makes no difference. The reason could be, 1) the distance is difficult to determine, or 2) 这么/那么 indicates a high degree with a exclamatory tone.
E.g. 4 你的房间总是这么／那么规整！ [phr] Your room is always neat and clean!

lisaC

这么, 那么 and 多么:

这么 and 那么 are demonstrative pronouns; in comparison, 多么 is an interrogative pronoun as well as an adverb.

多么, as an interrogative pronoun, is used to
1) ask about in interrogative sentences or refer to degree or quantity in declaration sentences
E.g.
- 这里离北京有多么远？ [phr] How far is this place from Beijing?
- 不管天气多么不好，她都不会迟到。[phr] She won't be late no matter how bad the weather is.
2) indicate a high degree in exclamation sentences
E.g.
- 这里多么漂亮啊！ [phr] How beautiful this place is!

lisaC

How is 那么 (nàme) used in a sentence?

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那么 (nàme) is used to express a degree of certainty or to emphasize a point. For example, one might say:

"他们很忙，那么他们没有时间去做这件事 (Tāmen hěn máng, nàme tāmen méiyǒu shíjiān qù zuò zhè jiàn shì) - They are very busy, so they don't have time to do this."

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