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也好 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
也好yěhǎoalso goodHSK 6, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #5803, Hard
yěhǎo(ye3 hao3)
  1. 1also good
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March 24, 2026

也好yěhǎo(ye3 hao3)

The phrase '也好' (yě hǎo) translates to 'also good' or 'it's fine too'. It is commonly used to indicate acceptance or agreement with a suggestion or an alternative option, often conveying a sense of flexibility or indifference towards the choices being discussed.

Strokes9Frequency#5803DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, showing flexibility and openness to suggestions is valued in social interactions, making phrases like '也好' essential for smooth communication and maintaining harmony in discussions.

Memory Tip

'也' (yě) looks like a person standing with arms out, welcoming different options, while '好' (hǎo) means good. Imagine someone saying 'It's all good!' with open arms to remember that '也好' means 'also good'.

Meanings of 也好

yěhǎo(ye3 hao3)
1also good
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About 也好

也好Simplified
9Strokes
—Radical
助词zhùcíparticle (part.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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Usage Notes

'也好' is often used in informal conversations, and it's important to know that it can soften a response, making it less definitive. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts, as it may come off as too casual.

HSK Study Tips

As a phrase that combines two common words, '也好' can be useful for HSK 2 learners who are familiar with the individual characters '也' (also) and '好' (good). Students should practice using it in context to express acceptance or alternatives.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use '也好' in formal situations, where a more formal expression would be better. For example, saying '也好' in a business meeting may be too casual; instead, use '好的' (hǎo de) for a more suitable response.

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Component Characters

也yěalso
HSK 13 strokes乚
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好hǎogood
HSK 16 strokes女
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How to say also good in Chinese

“also good” in Chinese is也好yěhǎo

The phrase '也好' (yě hǎo) translates to 'also good' or 'it's fine too'. It is commonly used to indicate acceptance or agreement with a suggestion or an alternative option, often conveying a sense of flexibility or indifference towards the choices being discussed.

When to use 也好

'也好' is often used in informal conversations, and it's important to know that it can soften a response, making it less definitive. Avoid using it in overly formal contexts, as it may come off as too casual.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use '也好' in formal situations, where a more formal expression would be better. For example, saying '也好' in a business meeting may be too casual; instead, use '好的' (hǎo de) for a more suitable response.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 也好

Yes, '也好' can introduce a suggestion or an alternative option, such as starting a response with '也好,我们可以考虑这个。' (Also good, we can consider this.)

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