好漂亮
hǎo piàoliang
So pretty
好漂亮 (hǎo piàoliang) is an exclamation meaning "so pretty" or "how beautiful". Speakers use it to compliment people, objects, or scenery, expressing strong admiration.
What does 好漂亮 (hǎo piàoliang) mean?
好漂亮 (hǎo piàoliang) means “so pretty” in English.
When to use it
Neutral and versatile. For a slightly more emphatic compliment, you can say 真漂亮 (zhēn piàoliang), meaning "truly beautiful." To express overwhelming beauty, use 太漂亮了 (tài piàoliang le), "so beautiful!"
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “HOW pee-OW-lyang.” The first syllable, 好, has a dipping third tone, while 漂亮 starts with a falling fourth tone followed by a light, neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 真漂亮zhēn piàoliangtruly beautiful
- 太漂亮了tài piàoliang leso beautiful! (exclamatory)
- 很漂亮hěn piàoliangvery pretty
Examples
这条裙子好漂亮！
zhè tiáo qúnzi hǎo piàoliang!
This dress is so pretty!
你今天好漂亮啊！
nǐ jīntiān hǎo piàoliang a!
You are so pretty today!
这里的风景好漂亮。
zhèli de fēngjǐng hǎo piàoliang.
The scenery here is so beautiful.
Pro tip: The character 好 (hǎo) in this phrase acts as an intensifier, meaning "so" or "very," rather than its usual meaning of "good." It emphasizes the high degree of prettiness.
Related phrases
真厉害 · Impressive真有意思 · Really interesting or fun好玩儿 · Fun
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