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好 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
good; well; suitable; ready
to like; to be fond of
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好 can describe something as good, form greetings, or combine with verbs to show that an action is completed and ready.
Add 很 before 好 for “very good” or “well.”
Placed before a verb, 好 can mean pleasant or easy to do.
After a verb, 好 can show completion or readiness.
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tasty
good-looking
pleasant to hear
erhua variant of 好玩[hao3 wan2]
hello
to feel embarrassed
many
quite a while
as if
best
benefit
to like
Notice where 好 sits in each complete thought.
The weather is very good today.
Editorial learning exampleHe has loved learning since he was young.
Editorial learning exampleHe is my good friend.
Editorial learning exampleThis apple is delicious.
Editorial learning exampleThis piece of clothing looks very nice.
Editorial learning exampleI am ready now.
Editorial learning exampleDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.