约好了
yuē hǎole
It's settled then · trad. 約好了
约好了 (Yuēhǎo le) means "it's settled then" or "it's arranged." It indicates that a plan, especially for a meeting or appointment, has been confirmed and is locked in.
What does 约好了 (yuē hǎole) mean?
约好了 (yuē hǎole) means “it's settled then” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “arranged well.”
When to use it
Neutral and commonly used. It implies a prior discussion or agreement has reached a firm conclusion, often used when confirming a plan or appointment.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “yweh-HOW luh.” “Yuē” is a high, flat tone, “hǎo” is a dipping tone, and “le” is said very lightly.
Other ways to say it
- 约好了吗？yuē hǎole ma?Is it settled?
- 说好了shuō hǎoleit's agreed / settled
- 定好了dìng hǎoleit's fixed / decided
Examples
我们约好了明天早上九点见面。
wǒmen yuē hǎole míngtiān zǎoshang jiǔ diǎn jiànmiàn.
We've arranged to meet tomorrow at 9 AM.
太好了，约好了！不见不散。
tài hǎole, yuē hǎole! bú jiàn bú sàn.
Great, it's settled then! See you there.
你和客户约好了时间吗？
nǐ hé kèhù yuē hǎole shíjiān ma?
Have you settled on a time with the client?
Pro tip: The "好" in 约好了 emphasizes that the arrangement is complete and satisfactory, meaning the plan is firmly set.
Related phrases
改天吧 · Let's do it another day说定了 · It's a deal就这样吧 · Let's leave it at that
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