Chinese Conversation · Level 5
89 words
Chinese word
棒
Pronunciation
Pinyinbàng
Meaning
- adjectivegreat
Example
这道菜太棒了。zhè dào cài tài bàng le
This dish is so great.
More examples
她的建议很棒，大家都采纳了。tā de jiàn yì hěn bàng dà jiā dōu cǎi nà le
Her suggestion is great, and everyone adopted it.
Core concept
Something sturdy and impressive that stands out as especially good.
Common phrases
很棒hěn bàng
great
棒极了bàng jí le
terrific
Similar words
出色chū sè: Exceptionally good in quality, performance, work, or ability.
优秀yōu xiù: Well above average in ability, achievement, or results.
了不起liǎo bù qǐ: So excellent that it surprises or amazes people.
厉害lì hài: Remarkably powerful, capable, or skilled, with an impressive effect.
Definition in Chinese
口语中用于称赞人或事物，表示非常好、令人满意或很出色的形容词。kóu yǔ zhōng yòng yú chēng zàn rén huò shì wù biǎo shì fēi cháng hǎo lìng rén mǎn yì huò hěn chū sè de xíng róng cí
Word origin
The word first named a solid wooden rod, so its colloquial praise sense presents a person or thing as strong, capable, and impressive.
Usage tips
- 太棒了 (tài bàng le, "that's fantastic") is a common conversational reaction, but this enthusiastic wording is less suitable for formal reports or official notices.