The Chinese word 正好 is commonly used to express the idea of “just right” or “exactly”. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as to describe the perfect timing of an event, the ideal amount of something, or the precise fit of an item. For example, one might say “这个尺寸正好” to indicate that a particular size is just right, or “今天天气正好” to express that the weather is exactly what they were hoping for.
Translation
Adverb: just right, just at the right time
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我正好在家 | wǒ zhènghǎo zài jiā | I happen to be at home |
| 他正好有空 | tā zhènghǎo yǒu kòng | He happens to have free time |
| 我们正好赶上了火车 | wǒmen zhènghǎo gǎnshàngle huǒchē | We happened to catch the train |
| 这个问题正好是我擅长的 | zhège wèntí zhènghǎo shì wǒ shàncháng de | This problem happens to be my strong suit |
| 他正好在这里等着你 | tā zhènghǎo zài zhèlǐ děngzhe nǐ | He happens to be waiting for you here |
| 我正好需要你的帮助 | wǒ zhènghǎo xūyào nǐ de bāngzhù | I happen to need your help |
| 今天天气正好适合出去玩 | jīntiān tiānqì zhènghǎo shìhé chūqù wán | Today’s weather happens to be perfect for going out to play |
| 这个机会正好出现在我面前 | zhège jīhuì zhènghǎo chūxiàn zài wǒ miànqián | This opportunity happens to have presented itself right in front of me |
HSK
正好 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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