恰好

qià hǎo

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adverb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. as it turns out
2. by lucky coincidence
3. (of number, time, size etc) just right

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 刚好 gāng hǎo 刚好 gāng hǎo just expressing 'just right' or 'by coincidence': just
• 正好 zhèng hǎo 正好 zhèng hǎo just (in time) often interchangeable for 'just right': just (in time)
• 凑巧 còu qiǎo 凑巧 còu qiǎo fortuitously emphasizes a fortunate coincidence: fortuitously
• 恰巧 qià qiǎo 恰巧 qià qiǎo by chance; as chance would have it formal synonym for 'by coincidence': by chance; as chance would have it

Usage notes

Common mistakes

恰好 emphasizes a fortuitous coincidence, unlike 刚好 which can be used in neutral or fortuitous contexts. Avoid using 恰好 for routine coincidences.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 6 min

Mood Adverbs 恰好, 倒是 and 总算

Use 恰好 for a lucky coincidence, 倒是 for something unexpected or a “yes, but”, and 总算 for “finally” with relief.

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Example Sentences

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我们赶到车站时，车 恰好 要开走。

When we rushed to the station, the bus was just about to leave.

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Child Words of 恰好

• 好 好 hǎo: good
• 好 好 hào: to be fond of; to have a tendency to; to be prone to
• 恰 恰 qià: exactly