好 is the character for “good”. It is made out of 6 strokes.
| Chinese Character | Simplified Version | Bopomofo | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 好 | 好 | ㄏㄠˇ | hǎo |
Definition
Good; well; proper; good to; easy to; very; so; (suffix indicating completion or readiness); to be keen on each other.
Historical Origins
The common understanding of this character suggests that it combines the characters for “female” (女) and “child” (子), possibly because it was thought to be good for a woman to have a child. Some also suggest that it originally represented the affection between a mother and child, later expanding to mean “good.”
However, looking at the meaning of the second character 子 more broadly allows for different interpretations. Since 子 can also mean “son,” the character might represent two children—a boy and a girl standing together, symbolizing good luck in having both genders. Additionally, considering 子 as “man,” the combination could hint at the love between a man and a woman, suggesting goodness.
Vocabulary with the Character 好
| Chinese | Bopomofo | Pinyin | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| 好吃 | ㄏㄠˇ ㄔ | hǎo chī | delicious, tasty |
| 好看 | ㄏㄠˇ ㄎㄢˋ | hǎo kàn | good-looking, attractive |
| 喜好 | ㄒㄧˇ ㄏㄠˇ | xǐ hǎo | preference, liking |
| 好奇 | ㄏㄠˇ ㄑㄧˊ | hào qí | curious, inquisitive |
| 好運 | ㄏㄠˇ ㄩㄣˋ | hǎo yùn | good luck |
| 好處 | ㄏㄠˇ ㄔㄨˇ | hǎo chù | advantage, benefit |
| 好客 | ㄏㄠˇ ㄎㄜˋ | hào kè | hospitable |
| 好評 | ㄏㄠˇ ㄆㄧㄥˊ | hǎo píng | positive review |
| 好像 | ㄏㄠˇ ㄒㄧㄤˋ | hǎo xiàng | to seem |
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