好
hǎo
Good, well
好你个 (hǎo nǐ gè) — expressive address, mock reproach
好 (hǎo) + 你 (nǐ) + 个 (ge) + X (person)
HSK 63.0
Pattern diagram
好你个Name，Clause
Rule structure
The pattern is exclamatory: it expresses reproach, indignation, or ironic surprise toward the named person. X is a reference to a person (name, role, pronoun).
Rule structure
The pattern is exclamatory: it expresses reproach, indignation, or ironic surprise toward the named person. X is a reference to a person (name, role, pronoun).
Examples
好你个李明，又骗我！
Hǎo nǐ ge Lǐ Míng, yòu piàn wǒ!
Well, Li Ming, you tricked me again!
Examples
好你个李明，又骗我！
Hǎo nǐ ge Lǐ Míng, yòu piàn wǒ!
Well, Li Ming, you tricked me again!
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “expressive address, mock reproach” in Chinese with 好你个?
Use the structure: 好 (hǎo) + 你 (nǐ) + 个 (ge) + X (person). For example: 好你个李明，又骗我！ — “Well, Li Ming, you tricked me again!”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
好你个李明，又骗我！ — “Well, Li Ming, you tricked me again!”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 6.
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