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March 24, 2026
良好liánghǎo(liang2hao3)
良好 (liang2 hao3) means good or favorable, often used to describe conditions, situations, or performance. It carries a positive connotation and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate that something meets or exceeds expectations.
Strokes13Frequency#3447DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 'good' or 'favorable' is often tied to social harmony and successful relationships, making 良好 an important term in business and personal interactions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'good' (良) lion (liang) who is also very friendly and well-mannered (好). Picture this lion helping others, representing the idea of good quality or favorable conditions.
Meanings of 良好
liánghǎo(liang2hao3)
1good
2favorable
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良好Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3447Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
良好 (liánghǎo) vs 好 (hǎo) — use 良好 for a more formal or evaluative context, while 好 is more casual.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 良好 with other words like 好 (hao3) which can be more casual. 良好 is typically used in more formal contexts, especially in written Chinese. Be careful with the tone; incorrect pronunciation can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 良好 connects with other adjectives and descriptive terms. Focus on using it in sentences that also involve performance evaluation or quality assessment to deepen understanding.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 良好 in casual conversations where 好 would suffice, leading to overly formal language. For example, saying '你今天的心情良好' (Your mood today is good) sounds too formal; '你今天的心情好' is more appropriate.
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良好 (liang2 hao3) means good or favorable, often used to describe conditions, situations, or performance. It carries a positive connotation and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate that something meets or exceeds expectations.
When to use 良好
Learners often confuse 良好 with other words like 好 (hao3) which can be more casual. 良好 is typically used in more formal contexts, especially in written Chinese. Be careful with the tone; incorrect pronunciation can change the meaning.
良好 or something close to it
良好 (liánghǎo) vs 好 (hǎo) — use 良好 for a more formal or evaluative context, while 好 is more casual.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 良好 in casual conversations where 好 would suffice, leading to overly formal language. For example, saying '你今天的心情良好' (Your mood today is good) sounds too formal; '你今天的心情好' is more appropriate.
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Grammar Patterns of 良好
良好 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
