HSK 6
好你个X
The structure 好你个X for expressing surprise/indignation
Explanation
The structure '好你个X' (hǎo nǐ gè X) is used to express strong emotions such as surprise, anger or reproach toward person X. 'X' is usually a noun denoting a person, sometimes with a negative character like '小偷儿' (thief) or '大骗子' (big swindler). This structure can be translated equivalently as 'You fine X' or 'Well done, you X' in English, expressing the speaker's indignation. Example: '好你个老王' (You fine old Wang) is used to reproach a friend for refusing to help.
Examples
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The grammar point “好你个X” (The structure 好你个X for expressing surprise/indignation) is one of the key structures at HSK 6. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.
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