hou2 hou2好好

Jyutpinghou2 hou2

Yalehóu hóu

副詞

Definition

Well; properly, appropriately, or in a positive manner.

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How it's used

Often functions as an adverbial modifier to suggest that an action should be performed with care, thoroughness, or sincerity. It carries a sense of earnestness that makes it common in advice or gentle commands. Unlike simply using 好, repeating the character emphasizes the quality or completeness of the action.

Examples

nei5你jat1一ding6定jiu3要hou2好hou2好ziu3照gu3顧zi6自gei2己aa4呀。

You must take good care of yourself.

keoi5佢jau5有mou5冇hou2好hou2好teng1聽nei5你gong2講je5嘢㗎？

Did he listen to you properly?

Common phrases

hou2好hou2好jau1休sik1息

have a good rest

hou2好hou2好hok6學zaap6習

study properly

Common mistake

Avoid confusing this with the adjective 好好, which means 'very good' or 'nice'. When used as an adverb, it must be followed by a verb to describe how the action is carried out.