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良好 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
良好liánghǎogoodHSK 5, a, 13 strokes, rank #3447, Hard
良好liánghǎofavorableHSK 5, a, 13 strokes, rank #3447, Hard
良好liánghǎowellHSK 5, a, 13 strokes, rank #3447, Hard
良好liánghǎofineHSK 5, a, 13 strokes, rank #3447, Hard
liánghǎo(liang2hao3) T2
  1. 1good
  2. 2favorable
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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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About 良好

良好Simplified
13Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3447Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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AI Study Notes for 良好

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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Component Characters

良liánggood
HSK 77 strokes艮
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好hǎogood
HSK 16 strokes女
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How to say good in Chinese

“good” in Chinese is良好liánghǎo

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.

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Exercise 1 of 2

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教师只有在____的环境中才能充分发展，进而更好地服务于社会。

Only in a good environment can teachers fully develop, and furthermore serve society better.

Example Sentences for 良好 (10)

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该队还因其良好的体育精神及公平竞争精神而受到了表扬。

gāi duì huán yīn qí liáng hǎo de tǐ yù jīng shén jí gōng píng jìng zhēng jīng shén ér shòu dào le biǎo yáng。

The team also won praise for sportsmanship and fair play.
2
这是否是原本良好的增长曲线中暂时的偏离？

zhè shì fǒu shì yuán běn liáng hǎo de zēng cháng qū xiàn zhōng zàn shí de piān lí？

Was it just a temporary blip on an otherwise healthy growth curve?
3
尽管这辆汽车基本状况良好，我还是担心一些地方不够安全。

jìn guǎn zhè liàng qì chē jī běn zhuàng kuàng liáng hǎo， ， wǒ huán shì dān xīn yī xiē dì fāng bù gòu ān。

Although the car is basically sound, I was worried about certain areas.
4
公司有员工关系良好的记录。

gōng sī yǒu yuán gōng guān xì liáng hǎo de jì lù。

The company has a track record of good employee relations.
5
这项工作需要有良好投资业绩的人来担当。

zhè xiàng gōng zuò xū yào yǒu liáng hǎo tóu zī yè jì de rén lái dān dāng。

The job needs someone with a good track record in investment.
6
他那优越的资产阶级家庭坚持让他接受良好的教育。

tā nà yōu yuè de zī chǎn jiē jí jiā tíng jiān chí ràng tā jiē shòu liáng hǎo de jiào yù。

His privileged bourgeois family insisted on a good education.
7
那是保持我声线处于良好状态的极好办法。

nà shì bǎo chí wǒ shēng xiàn chǔ yú liáng hǎo zhuàng tài de jí hǎo bàn fǎ。

It is an excellent way of keeping my voice in trim.
8
你还会获得有关如何保持良好发质的专家建议。

nǐ huán huì huò dé yǒu guān rú hé bǎo chí liáng hǎo fā zhì de zhuān jiā jiàn yì。

You'll also get expert advice on keeping your hair in good condition.
9
她因为表现良好获得减刑，可能会在一年内重获自由。

tā yīn wéi biǎo xiàn liáng hǎo huò dé jiǎn xíng， ， kě néng huì zài yī nián nèi zhòng huò zì。

With remission for good behaviour, she could be freed in a year.
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良好的教育会让你的孩子在人生的起跑线上比别人领先一步。

liáng hǎo de jiào yù huì ràng nǐ de hái zǐ zài rén shēng de qǐ pǎo xiàn shàng bǐ bié rén lǐng xiān yī bù。

A good education gives your child a head start in life.

Frequently Asked Questions about 良好

Yes, but it is more common in formal contexts such as reports or evaluations.

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