要好

yàohǎo

to be on good terms

HSK 7

한자 분해

Meaning and Usage

"要好" is a phrase used to describe a close, friendly relationship between people or groups. It implies intimacy and mutual affection, often stronger than just acquaintanceship.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used to talk about friendships, family relations, or close partnerships. For example, "关系要好" means having a good, close relationship.

Collocations

Nuances

Using "要好" emphasizes warmth and closeness. It is more personal and emotional than simply "" (good). Avoid confusing it with "" as a verb meaning "to want"; here it functions as a fixed phrase.

Register

"要好" is neutral and common in spoken and written Chinese when describing relationships.

예문

他们两家关系要好,经常一起聚会。

Tāmen liǎng jiā guānxi yàohǎo, jīngcháng yīqǐ jùhuì.

The two families are close and often get together.

我们从小就要好,像兄弟一样。

Wǒmen cóng xiǎo jiù yàohǎo, xiàng xiōngdì yīyàng.

We have been close since childhood, like brothers.

虽然他们性格不同,但关系依然要好。

Suīrán tāmen xìnggé bùtóng, dàn guānxi yīrán yàohǎo.

Although they have different personalities, their relationship is still