好好
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Meaning: Well
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好好
好好 is an adverb meaning 'well' or 'properly' in Chinese. It emphasizes doing something carefully or thoroughly, often used to express encouragement or instruction.
The character 好 (hǎo) means 'good' or 'well,' and it is repeated here for emphasis. This repetition is common in Chinese to intensify the meaning, similar to how English might use 'very' or 'really.' The structure of 好好 highlights the importance of performing an action correctly.
好好 is frequently used in everyday conversation to advise someone to do something properly. It appears in phrases like 好好学习 (to study well) or 好好休息 (to rest well). Understanding its usage helps learners grasp how Chinese emphasizes effort and care in actions.
Example Sentences
你要好好学习，才能考上大学。
You should study well to get into university.
他生病了，应该好好休息。
He is sick, so he should rest well.