zou6 hou2做好

Jyutpingzou6 hou2

Yalejouh hóu

Definition

To do well, complete, or do a good job of something.

colloquialdaily actionswork

How it's used

While literally meaning to do something well, it is frequently used to mean finishing a task completely or getting something ready. It carries a sense of responsibility or thoroughness, often implying that the outcome should meet a certain standard or be fully prepared before moving on to the next step.

Examples

nei5你jat1一ding6定jiu3要zou6做hou2好le1呢fan2份gung1工。

You must do this job well.

nei5你zeon2準bei6備hou2好mei6未aa4呀？zou6做hou2好mei6未aa4呀？

Are you ready? Are you done yet?

Common phrases

zou6做hou2好zeon2準bei6備

to be well prepared

zou6做hou2好bun2本fan6分

to do one's duty well

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 做好準備, which specifically refers to being well-prepared. Note that 做好 can also simply mean to finish a task, so context is key to determining whether it means doing a good job or just completing the action.