COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 好 is built
A woman 女 and child 子 together suggest something good and cherished.
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How to Write 好 (hǎo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
good; well; fine
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
hǎo / hào
好
good; well; fine
Common words
nǐ hǎo
你好
hello; hi
hǎo chī
好吃
tasty; delicious
ài hào
爱好
to like; to be fond of; to take pleasure in; to be keen on; interest; hobby
hǎo kàn
好看
good-looking; nice-looking; good (of a movie, book, TV show etc); embarrassed
hǎo tīng
好听
pleasant to hear
hǎo duō
好多
many; quite a lot; much better
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 好
Say “hǎo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 好
Common words and phrases
nǐ hǎo
hello; hi
hǎo chī
tasty; delicious
ài hào
to like; to be fond of; to take pleasure in; to be keen on; interest; hobby
hǎo kàn
good-looking; nice-looking; good (of a movie, book, TV show etc); embarrassed
hǎo tīng
pleasant to hear
hǎo duō
many; quite a lot; much better
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
今天天气很好。
Jīntiān tiānqì hěn hǎo.
The weather is very good today.
你好，很高兴认识你。
Nǐ hǎo, hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.
Hello, nice to meet you.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 好?
好 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 好 (hǎo) mean?
好 (hǎo) means good; well; fine.
What is the radical of 好?
The radical of 好 is 女, associated with woman; female.