When talking about 好看 (hǎo kàn), most people immediately think of something or someone being 'good-looking' or 'pretty.' And yes, that's definitely a core meaning!
However, 好看 is a versatile adjective that extends beyond just physical appearance. You can use it to describe anything that is visually pleasing or enjoyable to perceive. This includes things like movies, books, or even an event that was captivating. For example, if a movie was really engaging, you could say这部电影很好看 (zhè bù diànyǐng hěn hǎokàn, This movie was very good to watch).
It's important to understand this broader application to use 好看 naturally in conversation. Think of it as 'nice to look at' or 'enjoyable to behold,' whether it's a person, an object, or an experience.
Just remember, if you're specifically talking about a person's appearance, 好看 is a perfectly polite and common way to say they are attractive. If you want to talk about something being physically beautiful in a more artistic or grand sense, you might lean towards other words like 美丽 (měilì), but for everyday appeal, 好看 is your go-to word.
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这件衣服很___。(Zhè jiàn yīfu hěn ___.) This piece of clothing is very good-looking.
We use '好看' (hǎokàn) to describe something as good-looking or nice to look at.
我觉得这个电影很___。(Wǒ juéde zhège diànyǐng hěn ___.) I think this movie is very interesting/good.
You can use '好看' (hǎokàn) for movies or shows too, meaning they are good or enjoyable.
她穿的裙子真___！(Tā chuān de qúnzi zhēn ___!) The skirt she's wearing is really pretty!
'真' (zhēn) means 'really', so '真好看' (zhēn hǎokàn) means 'really pretty/good-looking'.
这个地方很___。(Zhège dìfang hěn ___.) This place is very beautiful.
When describing a place, '好看' (hǎokàn) means beautiful or scenic.
你觉得这幅画___吗？(Nǐ juéde zhè fú huà ___ ma?) Do you think this painting is nice?
We use '好看' (hǎokàn) to ask if a painting or artwork is pleasing to the eye.
他的新发型很___。(Tā de xīn fàxíng hěn ___.) His new hairstyle is very good-looking.
'好看' (hǎokàn) is perfect for complimenting someone's appearance, like a new hairstyle.
Choose the correct sentence using 好看 (hǎo kàn) to describe a movie.
好看 (hǎo kàn) means 'good-looking' or 'nice to look at', so it's appropriate for describing a movie. The other options are incorrect: 不好吃 means 'not tasty', 很高兴 means 'very happy', and 很喜欢 means 'very much like'.
Which sentence correctly uses 好看 (hǎo kàn) to talk about someone's appearance?
好看 (hǎo kàn) describes something that is good-looking or pleasant to see, which fits when talking about clothes. 贵 (guì) means 'expensive', 小 (xiǎo) means 'small', and 新 (xīn) means 'new'.
Select the sentence where 好看 (hǎo kàn) is used correctly to describe a painting.
好看 (hǎo kàn) is used to say something is aesthetically pleasing, like a painting. 重 (zhòng) means 'heavy', 高 (gāo) means 'tall' or 'high', and 远 (yuǎn) means 'far'.
You can say '这本书很好看' (Zhè běn shū hěn hǎo kàn) to mean 'This book is interesting to read'.
While literally 'good-looking', 好看 (hǎo kàn) is commonly used to describe books, movies, or shows that are enjoyable or interesting to experience, similar to 'good' or 'engaging' in English.
If someone says '你很好看' (Nǐ hěn hǎo kàn), they are saying you are good at cooking.
'你很好看' (Nǐ hěn hǎo kàn) means 'You are good-looking' or 'You look nice'. It has nothing to do with cooking. 'Good at cooking' would be '做饭很好吃' (zuò fàn hěn hǎo chī) or '做饭做得很好' (zuò fàn zuò de hěn hǎo).
The phrase '这个地方很好看' (Zhège dìfang hěn hǎo kàn) means 'This place is beautiful/scenic'.
Yes, '好看' (hǎo kàn) can be used to describe a place as beautiful, scenic, or pleasant to look at. It's a common way to express appreciation for scenery.
Describe a beautiful place you've visited using '好看'.
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Sample answer
我去过一个很好看的地方，那里的风景很美。 (I've been to a very good-looking place, the scenery there is beautiful.)
Write a short sentence about an item of clothing that looks good, using '好看'.
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这件红色的衣服很好看。 (This red piece of clothing looks very good.)
Use '好看' to describe someone's appearance in a simple sentence.
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她长得很 好看。 (She looks very good.)
为什么很多人想买这本书？ (Why do many people want to buy this book?)
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这本书的封面很好看，所以很多人都想买它。里面有很多有趣的图片。 (The cover of this book is very good-looking, so many people want to buy it. There are many interesting pictures inside.)
为什么很多人想买这本书？ (Why do many people want to buy this book?)
文章中明确提到“这本书的封面很好看，所以很多人都想买它”。 (The passage clearly states 'The cover of this book is very good-looking, so many people want to buy it.')
文章中明确提到“这本书的封面很好看，所以很多人都想买它”。 (The passage clearly states 'The cover of this book is very good-looking, so many people want to buy it.')
作者为什么喜欢这个电影？ (Why does the author like this movie?)
Read this passage:
这个电影很好看，我看了两遍。电影里的故事很感人，演员也演得很好。 (This movie is very good-looking, I watched it twice. The story in the movie is very touching, and the actors also performed very well.)
作者为什么喜欢这个电影？ (Why does the author like this movie?)
文章第一句就提到“这个电影很好看”。 (The first sentence of the passage states 'This movie is very good-looking.')
文章第一句就提到“这个电影很好看”。 (The first sentence of the passage states 'This movie is very good-looking.')
公园里的花怎么样？ (How are the flowers in the park?)
Read this passage:
公园里的花都开了，五颜六色的，非常好看。很多人都去公园拍照。 (The flowers in the park are all blooming, colorful, and very good-looking. Many people go to the park to take photos.)
公园里的花怎么样？ (How are the flowers in the park?)
文章中提到“五颜六色的，非常好看”。 (The passage mentions 'colorful, and very good-looking.')
文章中提到“五颜六色的，非常好看”。 (The passage mentions 'colorful, and very good-looking.')
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