How to Say ‘Good’ in Simplified Chinese
不错
bù cuò
[bú cuò]
💬 Usage Tip: [不错] is a very common mild positive: 'not bad' but often meaning genuinely good. It's less strong than saying something is amazing, so it sounds natural in everyday reactions.
Phrase Breakdown
不错
bù cuò
[bú cuò]
not bad
Used to express that something is good or satisfactory.
这个菜不错，大家都很喜欢。
This dish is not bad, everyone likes it.
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