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    Describing something as good-looking with 好看 (hǎokàn)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 真/很 + 好看

    Explanation

    好看 (hǎokàn) is an adjective meaning "good-looking," "attractive," or "nice to look at." It combines 好 (good) with 看 (to look at), literally meaning "good to look at." It can describe people, objects, scenery, or performances, and is often intensified with adverbs like 真 (really) or 很 (very).

    Examples

    • 这件衣服真好看。

      Zhè jiàn yīfu zhēn hǎokàn.

      This piece of clothing looks really nice.

    • 公园里的花开了，特别好看。

      Gōngyuán lǐ de huā kāi le, tèbié hǎokàn.

      The flowers in the park have bloomed; they're especially beautiful.

    • 你今天的发型很好看。

      Nǐ jīntiān de fàxíng hěn hǎokàn.

      Your hairstyle looks great today.

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