Chinese · Adjectives
好
hǎo
Good
Beginneradjective
Definition
Of high quality, pleasant, or correct.
Example
这个主意很好。
This idea is very good.
Etymology
'好' (hǎo) originates from combining '女' (nǚ), meaning 'woman', and '子' (zǐ), meaning 'son', suggesting a positive social value, which historically conveyed approval and goodness.
How & Where It’s Used
'好' is prevalent in both spoken and written forms, used in various contexts including casual and formal communication across all regions.