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    Expressing "good" with 好 (hǎo) as an adjective

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    好 + Noun

    Explanation

    好 (hǎo) means "good" and is one of the most versatile adjectives in Chinese. When placed before a noun, it describes something of high quality or desirable nature, such as 好礼物 (a good gift).

    Examples

    • 这是一份好工作，待遇也不错。

      zhè shì yí fèn hǎo gōngzuò, dàiyù yě búcuò.

      This is a good job, and the compensation is nice too.

    • 今天天气真好，我们出去走走吧。

      jīntiān tiānqì zhēn hǎo, wǒmen chūqù zǒuzou ba.

      The weather is really nice today; let's go out for a walk.

    • 他是个好人，总是乐于助人。

      tā shì ge hǎo rén, zǒngshì lèyú zhùrén.

      He is a good person, always happy to help others.

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