B1 adjective Formal #1,200 most common 1 min read

良好

liánghǎo /li̯ɑŋ˧˩ xoʊ˨˩˦/

Lianghao describes a condition that meets expected standards and is satisfactory.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Used to describe satisfactory or normal conditions.
  • More formal than the common word '好'.
  • Commonly used in professional and academic evaluations.

Overview

  1. 1概述:良好是一个中性偏褒义的形容词,表示事物处于一种健康、正常或令人满意的状态。它比“好”更正式,常用于客观评价或书面报告中。2) 用法模式:它常作定语(如:良好的习惯)或谓语(如:他的表现良好)。它也可以与副词连用,如“非常良好”或“保持良好”。3) 常见语境:在工作评价、健康检查、环境描述及人际关系中非常常见。例如,在职场中,我们常说“工作绩效良好”;在医疗中,我们说“身体状况良好”。4) 近义词辨析:与“好”相比,“良好”更具客观性和正式感。“好”在口语中应用极广,而“良好”通常指达到了一定的及格线或标准以上。与“优秀”相比,“良好”程度较轻,仅表示合格且令人满意,并不代表顶尖。

Examples

1

他有着良好的职业道德。

everyday

He has good professional ethics.

2

该项目进展良好。

formal

The project is progressing well.

3

保持良好的休息对健康很重要。

informal

Maintaining good rest is important for health.

4

研究显示,良好的睡眠有助于记忆力提升。

academic

Research shows that good sleep helps improve memory.

Common Collocations

良好的习惯 good habits
身体状况良好 good physical condition
保持良好关系 maintain a good relationship

Common Phrases

良好开端

a good start

良好表现

good performance

良好氛围

good atmosphere

Often Confused With

良好 vs 优良

‘优良’ emphasizes high quality and excellence, often used for products or varieties. ‘良好’ emphasizes meeting a standard.

良好 vs 美好

‘美好’ is used for abstract concepts like life, future, or memories, focusing on beauty and idealism. ‘良好’ is more practical and status-oriented.

Grammar Patterns

保持良好的[名词] 表现良好 具备良好的[名词]

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Lianghao is a formal adjective used to describe states and qualities. It is rarely used to describe physical objects or appearance. It serves as a standard-based evaluation rather than an emotional one.


Common Mistakes

Students often use it to describe physical beauty, which is incorrect. Another mistake is using it as an adverb; it should modify a noun or act as a predicate. Remember it is not a direct synonym for 'very good' (非常好).

Tips

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Use in formal evaluations

When writing reports or feedback, use '良好' to sound professional. It implies that the subject meets the required standard.

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Avoid using for physical appearance

Do not use '良好' to describe someone's beauty or physical features. Use '漂亮' or '好看' instead.

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Educational grading systems

In Chinese schools, '良好' is often a specific grade level, usually ranking between '合格' (pass) and '优秀' (excellent).

Word Origin

The word combines '良' (good/virtuous) and '好' (good). Historically, '良' implies a natural, inherent quality, while '好' represents the general state of being pleasant.

Cultural Context

In Chinese society, '良好' is a common benchmark in performance reviews and academic reports. It reflects the cultural value of balance and meeting expectations without being overly boastful.

Memory Tip

Think of 'Liang' as 'bright/clear' and 'Hao' as 'good'. A clear and good condition is 'Lianghao'.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“好”是口语中最常用的词,适用范围广;“良好”则更正式,多用于书面语、评价报告或正式场合。

可以,但通常指人的品质、习惯或表现,而不是指人的外貌。例如“良好的品德”或“表现良好”。

有,它通常代表“合格且满意”的水平,不及“优秀”或“卓越”程度高。

可以,如“状况不良好”,但通常在负面评价时,人们更倾向于使用“差”或“不好”。

Test Yourself

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他从小养成了___的学习习惯。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 良好

“良好”常与“习惯”搭配,表示习惯是正向且健康的。

multiple choice

选择搭配不当的一项:

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 风景良好

“风景”通常用“优美”或“秀丽”形容,不直接用“良好”。

sentence building

保持 / 良好的 / 我们 / 应该 / 心态

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我们应该保持良好的心态

正确的语序是主语+谓语+定语+宾语。

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