How to Say ‘Choose shapes well’ in Simplified Chinese
形状选得好
xíng zhuàng xuǎn dé hǎo
[shing jwahng shwen duh how]
💬 Usage Tip: [得] after a verb links it to the result or quality of the action, so [选得好] means 'choose well.' This pattern is very common: [做得对] 'do it right', [讲得明白] 'explain clearly'.
Phrase Breakdown
形状
xíng zhuàng
[shing jwahng]
shape; form
Refers to the shape or form of something, such as chart elements.
这个按钮的“形状”很清楚，大家一看就懂。
The “shape” of this button is very clear, and everyone understands it at a glance.
选得好
xuǎn dé hǎo
chose well; selected appropriately
A phrase praising a choice as good or suitable.
你选得好。
You chose well.
Words in this phrase
选
xuǎn
[shwen]
choose; select
A verb meaning to choose the most suitable option.
做图表时，“选”合适的颜色和形状很重要。
When making charts, it is important to “choose” suitable colors and shapes.
得
dé
[duh]
complement marker
A particle linking a verb to how well or to what degree it is done.
“得”常放在动词后面，比如形状选得好。
“得” often comes after a verb, for example in ‘the shape was chosen well.’
好
hǎo
[how]
good; well
Shows that something is good or done well.
这个圆形用得“好”，所以信息更清楚。
This circle is used “well,” so the information is clearer.
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