好喝
hǎo hē
Tasty (drink)
好喝 (hǎohē) is used to describe a drink that tastes good. It specifically refers to beverages, distinguishing them from solid food.
What does 好喝 (hǎo hē) mean?
好喝 (hǎo hē) means “tasty (drink)” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “good to drink.”
When to use it
Neutral and common. It's the standard way to say a drink is tasty. For food, use 好吃 (hǎochī).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “how-HER.” The first syllable is a third tone, and the second is a first tone.
Other ways to say it
- 好吃hǎo chītasty (food)
- 不好喝bù hǎo hēnot tasty (drink)
- 味道很好wèidao hěn hǎotastes very good (general)
Examples
这杯咖啡真好喝！
zhè bēi kāfēi zhēn hǎo hē!
This cup of coffee is really tasty!
你觉得这种茶好喝吗？
nǐ juéde zhè zhǒng chá hǎo hē ma?
Do you think this kind of tea is good to drink?
这里的果汁很好喝。
zhèli de guǒzhī hěn hǎo hē.
The juice here is very tasty.
Pro tip: Remember the distinction: 好喝 (hǎohē) is for drinks, while 好吃 (hǎochī) is for food. You wouldn't use 好喝 to describe a delicious meal.
Related phrases
你吃饭了吗？ · Have you eaten我渴了 · I'm thirsty我吃饱了 · I'm full
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