How to Say ‘This shirt looks great.’ in Simplified Chinese
这件衬衫很好看。
zhè jiàn chèn shān hěn hǎo kàn
[juh jiàn chènshān hen hǎokàn]
💬 Usage Tip: 件 (jiàn) is the counting word for tops and jackets, so it's 这件衬衫 here, not 这条. 好看 (hǎo kàn), literally "good to look at", is the everyday word for things that look nice on someone.
Phrase Breakdown
这件衬衫
zhè jiàn chèn shān
this shirt
zhè jiàn chènshān. Use 件 for shirts and jackets. 'chèn' falls.
这件衬衫太小了。
This shirt is too small.
Words in this phrase
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
件
jiàn
[jiàn]
measure word for clothing
Measure word used for shirts, jackets, and other upper-body clothes, as well as matters.
我想买一件外套。
I want to buy a jacket.
衬衫
chèn shān
[chènshān]
shirt
A shirt with a collar and buttons, often worn on smart or formal occasions.
他穿了一件白衬衫。
He is wearing a white shirt.
很好看。
hěn hǎo kàn
looks very nice.
hěn hǎokàn. 很 changes to 'hén' before 好. 看 falls sharply at the end.
你笑起来很好看。
You look very nice when you smile.
Words in this phrase
很
hěn
[hen]
very
An adverb meaning “very,” often used before adjectives in polite conversation.
这个活动很热闹，“很”常用来加强语气。
This event is lively; 很 is often used to strengthen the tone.
好看
hǎo kàn
[hǎokàn]
exciting to watch; good-looking
Describes something pleasant or enjoyable to watch.
这部电影很好看。
This movie is really good.
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