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Learning Chinese: How to Say "Yes" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 好
Pinyin: hǎo
Pronunciation: hao3
English Translation: Yes

Usage:

"好 (hǎo)" is the most common way to say "yes" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 你好。
Pinyin: Nǐ hǎo.
English: Hello.

Chinese: 好，你好。
Pinyin: Hǎo, nǐ hǎo.
English: Yes, hello.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "好 (hǎo)" that you may hear:

好的 (hǎo de): A more formal way to say "yes", often used in professional settings.
没问题 (méi wèn tí): Literally means "no problem", but can also be used to mean "yes".
行 (xíng): A more informal way to say "yes", similar to "OK" in English.

Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "好 (hǎo)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "yes" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "好 (hǎo)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

"好 (hǎo)" can also be used to express agreement or approval.
For example, if someone asks you if you like a dish, you can say "好，好吃 (hǎo, hǎo chī)", which means "Yes, it's delicious."
"好 (hǎo)" can also be used to mean "good" or "well".
For example, if someone asks you how you are, you can say "我很好 (wǒ hěn hǎo)", which means "I'm good."