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这样才好
zhèyàng cái hǎo
only then will it be good
这样才好让大家都满意。
Only then will everyone be satisfied.
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.
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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