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| − | Forming a [[result complement]] with 好 has a very similar meaning to [["-wan" result complement|forming one with 完]]. It | + | Forming a [[result complement]] with 好 has a very similar meaning to [["-wan" result complement|forming one with 完]]. It expresses that the action has been completed successfully. |
When using result complements, it's very common to make the object a [[Topic-comment sentences|topic]]. This means the object is said first and the subject is often omitted: | When using result complements, it's very common to make the object a [[Topic-comment sentences|topic]]. This means the object is said first and the subject is often omitted: | ||
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One of the most often used result complements is 好 (hǎo). It implies that something is complete or done well.
Structure
Forming a result complement with 好 has a very similar meaning to forming one with 完. It expresses that the action has been completed successfully.
When using result complements, it's very common to make the object a topic. This means the object is said first and the subject is often omitted:
Obj. + Verb + 好 + 了
Examples
- 你的 作业 做 好 了 吗？Did you finish your work?
- 饭 吃 好 了。The food's been eaten.
- 衣服 穿 好 了。I finished dressing up.
- 我的澡 已经 洗好了。I finished my shower.
See also
As with all result complements, the -好 result complement works particularly well in a 把 sentence.
Sources and further reading
Books
- Integrated Chinese: Level 1, Part 2 (3rd ed) (pp. 43- 4) →buy
- Integrated Chinese: Level 2, Part 1 (pp. 233-4) →buy
