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The word 好看 is formed by directly combining two basic concepts: 好 (hǎo), which means "good", and 看 (kàn), which means "to look" or "to see". It creates a straightforward, literal compound meaning "good to look at", where the quality of being good is applied directly to the act of viewing, thereby conveying the idea of something being visually pleasing, attractive, or beautiful.

Example Sentences Hide

她的衣服很好看。

Tā de yīfú hěn hǎokàn.

Her clothes are very nice.

这本书的封面很好看。

Zhè běn shū de fēngmiàn hěn hǎokàn.

The cover of this book is very attractive.

我觉得那幅画比这张好看。

Wǒ juédé nà fú huà bǐ zhè zhāng hǎokàn.

I think that painting is better looking than this one.

虽然这部电影的剧情一般，但是视觉效果很好看。

Suīrán zhè bù diànyǐng de jùqíng yībān, dànshì shìjué xiàoguǒ hěn hǎokàn.

Although the plot of this movie is average, the visual effects are very impressive.

他为了让自己在面试时好看一点，特意买了新西装。

Tā wèile ràng zìjǐ zài miànshì shí hǎokàn yīdiǎn, tèyì mǎile xīn xīzhuāng.

In order to look better during the interview, he specifically bought a new suit.

Word Definition - 好看

hǎo kàn good-looking; nice-looking; (of a movie, book, TV show etc) good; in an embarrassing situation

Individual Character Details

好 hǎo, hào
看 kān, kàn