很好谢谢
hěn hǎo xièxie
The English phrase "good thanks" is translated into Chinese as 很好谢谢 (hěn hǎo xièxie).
很好谢谢 is a polite response used to tell someone that you are doing well after they ask how you are.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of 很好 (hěn hǎo), which means "very good" and 谢谢 (xièxie), which means "thanks" or "thank you". The word 好 (hǎo) means "good".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase 很好, the adverb 很 (hěn) is almost always placed before an adjective to form a complete predicate, even if an English translation would not strictly require the word "very".
How do you pronounce it?
hěn hǎo xièxie
Did you know?
- The character 好 (hǎo) in 'good' is composed of two parts: a woman and a child. Historically, this combination was used to represent the concept of 'goodness' or 'excellence'.
- While 谢谢 is the standard word for 'thanks', some speakers avoid it in very close family settings. Using it with parents or spouses can ironically create a feeling of distance or formality that is unwelcome in a home.
- The character 好 is also used as a verb meaning 'to finish' or 'to be ready'. If someone says 好了 (hǎo le), they aren't saying they are 'good' but that a task is complete.
Examples in context
- 谢谢你的帮助Thank you for your help.
- 谢谢啊，你真好Thanks, you're so nice.
- 多谢你的帮助Many thanks for your help.
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the street.
- 志强 Zhiqiang你好，最近怎么样？nǐ hǎo, zuì jìn zěn me yàng?Hello, how have you been lately?
- 梓涵 Zihan很好谢谢，你呢？hěn hǎo xiè xie, nǐ ne?Good thanks, and you?
- 志强 Zhiqiang我也挺好的。wǒ yě tǐng hǎo de.I'm doing pretty well too.
- 梓涵 Zihan太好了。tài hǎo le.That's great.
