How to express purpose with 好 (hǎo) in Chinese
Clause 1, 好 (hǎo) + Clause 2 (purpose)
好 (hǎo) — so that, in order to
Clause 1, 好 (hǎo) + Clause 2 (purpose)
HSK 5Sentence Patterns好 (hǎo) — so that, in order to
Rule structure
好 (hǎo) can function as a purpose conjunction meaning "in order to, so that". It is used after the first clause to introduce the goal. More colloquial than 以便 (yǐbiàn).
Rule structure
好 (hǎo) can function as a purpose conjunction meaning "in order to, so that". It is used after the first clause to introduce the goal. More colloquial than 以便 (yǐbiàn).
Examples
请告诉我地址，我好去找你。
Qǐng gàosu wǒ dìzhǐ, wǒ hǎo qù zhǎo nǐ.
Please tell me the address so that I can find you.
Examples
请告诉我地址，我好去找你。
Qǐng gàosu wǒ dìzhǐ, wǒ hǎo qù zhǎo nǐ.
Please tell me the address so that I can find you.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “so that, in order to” in Chinese with 好?
Use the structure: Clause 1, 好 (hǎo) + Clause 2 (purpose). For example: 请告诉我地址，我好去找你。 — “Please tell me the address so that I can find you.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
请告诉我地址，我好去找你。 — “Please tell me the address so that I can find you.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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