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HSK 4

⋯⋯，好⋯⋯

The structure '好' indicating purpose

Explanation

The structure '好 + verb' is used to express the purpose of the preceding action. It means 'so as to be able to...' or 'in order to...', similar to '以便' but usually used in spoken language. Example: '好帮助学生练习汉字' means 'so as to be able to help students practice Chinese characters'.

Examples

老师布置了听写作业，好帮助学生练习汉字。
lǎoshībùzhìletīngxiězuòyè，hǎobāngzhùxuéshēngliànxíhànzì。
我们应该不断地引导他，好让他对自己有信心。
wǒmenyīnggāibúduàndìyǐndǎotā，hǎoràngtāduìzìjǐyǒuxìnxīn。
她每天都给家里打电话，好让父母放心。
tāměitiāndōugěijiālǐdǎdiànhuà，hǎoràngfùmǔfàngxīn。

Learn “⋯⋯，好⋯⋯” effectively

The grammar point “⋯⋯，好⋯⋯” (The structure '好' indicating purpose) is one of the key structures at HSK 4. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

Study tip: read the examples aloud many times to build a natural reflex. Then try making your own sentences for your own situations. Use the audio button to hear and practice accurate pronunciation.

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