How to Say ‘OK’ in Simplified Chinese
好的
hǎo de
[hǎo de]
💬 Usage Tip: Adding 的 to 好 gives 好的, which sounds more settled and agreeable than a bare 好. It's the go-to "OK, will do" at work.
Phrase Breakdown
好
hǎo
[hǎo]
good
Something positive or satisfactory.
今天的天气很好。
Today's weather is good.
的
de
[de]
(particle in 好的: OK)
Particle that forms 好的, a common reply meaning OK or sure.
好的，我知道了。
OK, I understand.
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