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这样才好

zhèyàng cái hǎo
adverbial phrase★Intermediate💡 only then will it be good
informal

used to emphasize that a certain way or method is necessary for something to be good or successful

这样才好解决问题。

Only in this way will the problem be solved.

你得早点动手这样才好。

You need to start early; only then will it work out.

💡

Often used in spoken Chinese to suggest a preferred approach or condition for achieving a positive outcome.

Collocations

这样才好办only then will it be manageable这样才好理解only then will it be understandable

Synonyms

只有这样才好唯有这样才好这样才行

Antonyms

这样不行这样不成

Related Phrases

这样就好phrase
this will do / this is sufficient
这样才对phrase
this is the right way

💡Pro Tip

Contextual Usage

Use '这样才好' to suggest a better way or to emphasize that a particular action is necessary for success. It often appears in advice or suggestions.

⚡Gold Rule

Conditional Structure

The phrase follows a conditional structure: '这样' (this way) + '才好' (then will be good). It implies that the outcome depends on following the suggested method.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines '这样' (this way) and '才好' (then will be good), reflecting a conditional structure emphasizing the necessity of a specific method or condition for a positive result.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in everyday conversation to suggest a solution or approach. The structure implies that without the specified method, the desired outcome won't be achieved.

Word Breakdown

这样
in this way / like this
phrase
+
才
then / only then
adverb
+
好
good / well
adjective
汉英词典

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