How to Say ‘Great’ in Simplified Chinese
太好了
tài hǎo le
[tie how luh]
💬 Usage Tip: [太 + adjective + 了] is a set pattern for reacting strongly: [太好了] means more like 'great!' than literally 'too good.' Use the same shape in [太忙了] (so busy) or [太晚了] (too late).
Phrase Breakdown
太
tài
[tie]
too; very
Adds strong emphasis, like 'so' or 'really,' before an adjective.
周六晚上还有位子，太好了。
There are still seats available on Saturday night, that’s great.
好
hǎo
[how]
good; great
Describes something favorable. In 太好了, it expresses happiness or relief.
能给孩子准备宝宝椅，太好了。
It’s great that you can prepare a baby chair for the child.
了
le
[luh]
sentence-final particle
Here 了 adds a sense of change or emotional emphasis, making 太好了 sound natural and complete.
终于订到七点的桌子了，太好了。
We finally booked a table for seven o’clock, that’s great.
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