How to Say ‘That's great.’ in Simplified Chinese
太好了。
tài hǎo le
[tie how luh]
💬 Usage Tip: [太好了] literally uses [太] + adjective, often for a strong positive reaction like "great" or "that's awesome." With excited tone, it sounds warmer than a flat "good."
Phrase Breakdown
太
tài
[tie]
too; very; so
太 intensifies the adjective, often expressing enthusiasm or playful excitement.
你答应了，太好了，我还以为你会拒绝。
You said yes—great, I thought you were going to turn me down.
好
hǎo
[how]
good; nice
好 means good or nice and often expresses approval, pleasure, or satisfaction.
气氛太好了，难怪你这么会说话。
The atmosphere is so good—no wonder you’re so good at talking.
了
le
[luh]
completed change; sentence ending for new situation
了 here marks a change of state or emotional reaction, making the sentence feel lively and immediate.
你终于笑了，太好了。
You finally smiled—that’s great.
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