how; very; properly
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadverb
how; very; extremely
dialectUsed to express a high degree, similar to 多么 or 很. Marked as dialectal in the source, but also appears in older literature and some modern contexts to add emphasis.
Zhè这
ge个
rén人
hǎo好
shēng生
miàn面
shú熟
。
This person looks very familiar.
Lǎo老
tài太
tài太
tīng听
le了
，
xīn心
zhōng中
hǎo好
shēng生
bù不
kuài快
。
The old lady was very displeased upon hearing it.
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Zhè这
jǐng景
sè色
hǎo好
shēng生
měi美
lì丽
！
How beautiful this scenery is!
adverb
properly; carefully; in a good way
dialectAn admonition or encouragement to do something properly, attentively, or without haste. Often used as 好生 followed by a verb.
Yǒu有
huà话
hǎo好
shēng生
shuō说
。
Speak properly if you have something to say.
Hǎo好
shēng生
shuǎ耍
（
hǎo好
hǎo好
er儿
de地
wánr玩
儿
）
。
Play nicely (have a good time).
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Nǐ你
hǎo好
shēng生
xiǎng想
xiang想
zài再
zuò做
jué决
dìng定
。
Think it over carefully before making a decision.