好
hǎo/xɑʊ̯²¹⁴/
The English phrase "okay" can be translated into Chinese as 好 (hǎo).
When used as an interjection to mean "okay", 好 is typically placed at the beginning of a sentence to signal agreement before the main clause.
Meaning: OK (intj)
Which one should you use?
While 好 serves as a neutral or positive agreement, the form 好吧 is used specifically when you are agreeing to something reluctantly or with a sense of resignation. Other variations include the informal 行啊, which is used in casual conversations or when making plans.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of China, people might use 可以 instead of 好 to convey understanding or agreement.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the particle 的 to form 好的 makes the agreement sound more polite, professional or certain.
How do you pronounce it?
hǎo
Did you know?
Examples in context
- 好，明天见！Okay, see you tomorrow!This sentence shows how to use 好 to signal agreement at the start of a sentence.Tatoeba #10961164 by xjjAstrus, translation #13112404 by LeviHighway
- 好，我同意。Okay, I agree.Tatoeba #13854242 by LeviHighway, translation #12880775 by rul
- 好吧，你赢了。Okay, you win.This sentence shows how to use 好吧 to express agreement with a sense of resignation.Tatoeba #10449481 by GlossaMatik, translation #7264970 by Hybrid
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Example conversation
浩然 and 晓雯 are deciding where to eat lunch.
- 浩然 Haoran我们去吃中餐吧？Wǒmen qù chī Zhōngcān ba?Shall we go eat Chinese food?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen好，走吧。Hǎo, zǒu ba.Okay, let's go.
- 浩然 Haoran你喜欢那家餐厅吗？Nǐ xǐhuān nà jiā cāntīng ma?Do you like that restaurant?
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我很喜欢。Wǒ hěn xǐhuān.I like it very much.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 好, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 好, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
