How to Say ‘Okay?’ in Simplified Chinese
好不好？
hǎo bù hǎo
[hǎo bù hǎo]
💬 Usage Tip: 好不好？ literally means good not good?, a very common Chinese way to ask okay? or deal?. The pattern works with other adjectives too, like 行不行？ (will that work?).
🇨🇳 In China: 好不好？ often sounds like asking for agreement and gently pushing the other person to say yes. It's common in everyday persuasion, especially with kids, friends, or playful bargaining.
Phrase Breakdown
好
hǎo
[hǎo]
good?
A question asking if something is satisfactory or pleasing.
这个主意好不好？
Is this idea good?
不好
bù hǎo
[bù hǎo]
not good
Indicates something is of poor quality or unsatisfactory.
这次考试成绩不好。
The exam result is not good.
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