How to Say ‘That's great.’ in Simplified Chinese
太好了。
tài hǎo le
[tie how luh]
💬 Usage Tip: [太 + adjective + 了] is a very common way to react strongly: [太好了] = "that's great," [太贵了] = "that's too expensive." Here [了] adds the speaker's reaction in the moment, not past tense.
Phrase Breakdown
太好
tài hǎo
very good; excellent
An expression of strong approval or happiness.
这个消息太好了。
This news is excellent.
Words in this phrase
太
tài
[tie]
so; very
Used to emphasize a positive reaction, often like 'so' or 'really.'
听到有电梯，太让人放心了。
Hearing that there is an elevator is so reassuring.
好
hǎo
[how]
good; great
Describes something as good or satisfactory.
这个安排好，我们就放心了。
This arrangement is good, and then we can feel at ease.
了
le
[luh]
particle indicating change or completion
A very common sentence particle that can show a new situation or add emphasis.
订好了，我们晚上七点去。
It is booked, and we will go at seven in the evening.
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