Meaning
美好 describes something that is beautiful, wonderful, or ideal in an abstract or emotional sense. It typically refers to positive experiences, memories, feelings, futures, or qualities rather than physical appearance. This word carries a warm, aspirational quality and is often used when talking about hopes, dreams, or cherished moments.
Usage
美好 is commonly used in somewhat formal or literary contexts, though it also appears in everyday speech when expressing sincere positive feelings. It frequently modifies abstract nouns like 未来 (future), 回忆 (memories), 时光 (times), and 生活 (life). It's less common for describing physical objects compared to words like 漂亮 or 好看.
Examples
- 01我们要珍惜这段美好的时光。.We should cherish this wonderful time.
- 02祝你有一个美好的未来。.I wish you a bright future.
Characters
Common collocations
- 美好的未来a bright future
- 美好的回忆beautiful memories
- 美好时光wonderful times
- 美好生活a good life
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 美 (beautiful) and 好 (good) to create an intensified meaning of beauty and goodness together, emphasizing both aesthetic and moral/emotional positivity.