对
duì
Correct
How to say "OK, sure" in Chinese
好的
hǎo de
OK, sure
Character breakdown
Grammar and structure
好 (hǎo) means "good," and 的 (de) is a particle that adds a sense of confirmation or finality. Together, 好的 functions as a polite "OK" or "sure."
Variations and politeness
好的呀
hǎo de ya
OK, sure — Adds a friendly tone.
行
xíng
All right — More casual.
没问题
méi wèn tí
No problem — More confident and polite.
Mini dialogue
A
我们明天见吧
wǒ men míng tiān jiàn ba
Let's meet tomorrow.
B
好的
hǎo de
OK.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When agreeing to a request or suggestion politely.
- In customer service or professional settings.
- When you want to confirm a plan with a sense of finality.
Avoid when
- In very casual conversations with close friends; use 好 instead.
- When you want to express enthusiastic agreement; 好的 can sound too formal.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "OK" in Chinese?
You can say 好的 (hǎo de), which is a polite way to agree or confirm.
How do you pronounce 好的?
It is pronounced "hǎo de" with a third tone on hǎo and a neutral tone on de.
When should I use 好的 instead of 好?
Use 好的 in more formal or polite contexts, like talking to a customer or your boss. 好 is more casual and direct.
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