Chinese word

好的

Pronunciation

Pinyinhǎo de

Meaning

  • interjectionokay

Example

好的，我现在就去。hǎo de wǒ xiàn zài jiù qù

Okay, I will go right now.

Illustration for 好的 (okay)

More examples

好的，没问题。hǎo de méi wèn tí

Okay, no problem.

Core concept

A brief spoken signal that a message has landed and the speaker accepts what comes next.

Common phrases

  • 好的，没问题hǎo de méi wèn tí

    Okay, no problem

  • 好的，谢谢hǎo de xiè xiè

    Okay, thank you

Similar words

好hǎo: A brief spoken reply giving a simple yes or showing agreement.
行xíng: A brief spoken reply accepting a proposal or request as workable.
可以ké yǐ: A brief spoken reply approving a suggested action as possible.
没问题méi wèn tí: A brief spoken reply saying that a requested task is no trouble.

Definition in Chinese

口语中常见的应答词，用于简短表示已收到信息并表示同意或接受交代，属于非正式的日常回复。kóu yǔ zhōng cháng jiàn de yìng dá cí yòng yú jián duǎn biǎo shì yǐ shōu dào xìn xī bìng biǎo shì tóng yì huò jiē shòu jiāo dài shǔ yú fēi zhèng shì de rì cháng huí fù

Word origin

好的 (hǎode, "okay") combines 好 (hǎo, "good") + 的 (de, "a grammatical particle"), and a phrase about something being good or acceptable became a fixed spoken reply.

Usage tips

  • Its brief, informal sound suits everyday talk, while a fuller confirmation can fit better in a formal setting.

Other meanings

  • yesinterjection

Opposites

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