How to Say ‘Okay?’ in Simplified Chinese
好不好？
💬 Usage Tip: Used to seek agreement or suggestions.
🇨🇳 In China: Adding [吗] or [好不好] at the end of statements softens requests.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
好
[hǎo]
good?
A question asking if something is satisfactory or pleasing.
这个主意好不好？
Is this idea good?
不好
[bù hǎo]
not good
Indicates something is of poor quality or unsatisfactory.
这次考试成绩不好。
The exam result is not good.
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