How to Say ‘That's great.’ in Simplified Chinese
太好了。
tài hǎo le
[tie how luh]
💬 Usage Tip: [太好了] is a very common reaction pattern: [太] + adjective means "so / really." You can swap in other adjectives, like [太忙了] for "so busy" or [太开心了] for "so happy."
Phrase Breakdown
太好
tài hǎo
too good; great
Used to express strong positive feelings.
这个消息太好了。
This news is great.
Words in this phrase
太
tài
[tie]
too; very; extremely
A common adverb that makes the following adjective stronger. In speech, 太 often means 'so' or 'really.'
你来参加家庭聚会，真是太好了。
It's really great that you came to the family gathering.
好
hǎo
[how]
good; well; nice
A very common adjective meaning good or nice. It can describe people, situations, health, or feelings.
你爸爸最近身体好，大家都放心了。
Your dad's health has been good recently, so everyone feels relieved.
了
le
[luh]
sentence-final particle; indicates change or completion
了 is often used at the end of a sentence to show a new situation, realization, or completed action.
见到家人了，妈妈特别高兴。
Now that she has seen the family, mom is especially happy.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Shanghai business dinners require real Mandarin skills. This app’s scenario-based approach meant I could keep up with clients after just a month of practice.”
Ryan M., 36, Consultant
“Spent three months in Taiwan and this app was my lifeline. The tonal practice with real scenarios helped me sound less like a textbook and more like a person.”
Laura H., 28, Photographer
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer