How to Say ‘Is a great idea’ in Simplified Chinese
真是个好主意
zhēn shì gè hǎo zhǔ yì
[zhēn shì gè hǎo zhùyi]
💬 Usage Tip: [真是] is a natural way to say "really is" or "really was," often with approval or strong feeling: [这真是个好主意]. You can reuse it in [真是太好了] or [真是个问题].
Phrase Breakdown
真
zhēn
[zhēn]
really
Used to emphasize a statement or opinion.
你真是个好人。
You are really a good person.
是
shì
[shì]
be
Used to indicate identity or equivalence.
他是医生。
He is a doctor.
个
gè
[gè]
a
Used before nouns to indicate one as an example of something.
这是一个苹果。
This is an apple.
好
hǎo
[hǎo]
good
To be desired or approved of.
你的建议很好。
Your suggestion is good.
主意
zhǔ yì
[zhùyi]
idea
A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.
我有个新主意。
I have a new idea.
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