hou2 m4 hou2好唔好

Jyutpinghou2 m4 hou2

Yalehóu m̀h hóu

Definition

Okay or not? Is it good?; used to ask for agreement or opinion.

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How it's used

Functioning as a versatile tag question, this phrase is attached to the end of a sentence to seek agreement or permission. It carries a softer, more conversational tone than a direct question. When used to ask for an opinion on quality, it often functions as an adjective phrase meaning effective or suitable.

Examples

ngo5我dei6哋gam1今maan5晚heoi3去sik6食fo2火wo1鍋，hou2好m4唔hou2好aa4呀？

Shall we go for hotpot tonight?

ni1呢go3個fong1方faat3法hou2好m4唔hou2好jung6用㗎？

Is this method effective?

Common phrases

hou2好m4唔hou2好wun6玩

is it fun

hou2好m4唔hou2好sik6食

is it tasty

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this to mean good in a general sense, but it specifically functions as a question about preference or quality. It cannot be used as a standalone statement to mean something is good.