dou1 hou2 laa1都好啦

Jyutpingdou1 hou2 laa1

Yaledōu hóu lā

Definition

That works; that sounds good; that's fine too.

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How it's used

Expresses a sense of reluctant or mild agreement, often implying that while the suggestion might not be the speaker's first choice, it is acceptable. It functions as a polite way to close a negotiation or accept a plan without sounding overly enthusiastic. The particle 啦 adds a softening effect that makes the agreement feel more casual and less rigid.

Examples

gam1今maan5晚sik6食fo2火wo1鍋，dou1都hou2好laa1啦。

Hot pot for dinner tonight? That sounds good.

nei5你ting1聽jat6日pui4陪ngo5我heoi3去maai5買saam1衫，dou1都hou2好laa1啦。

Can you go shopping with me tomorrow? That works for me.

Common phrases

dou1都hou2好laa1啦，zau6就gam3咁kyut3決ding6定

That's fine, let's decide on that.

Common mistake

Avoid using this to express strong agreement or excitement, as it can sound dismissive or indifferent. If you genuinely love an idea, use something more positive like 好呀 or 冇問題.