幸好 (xìng hǎo) — fortunately, luckily
Definition
Sentence adverb meaning 'fortunately / luckily' — used to introduce a close call. Unlike 幸亏, it emphasizes that things worked out well rather than highlighting the saving circumstance; 多亏 focuses on whom/what to thank.
adverb
fortunatelyluckily
Easily confused
Examples
- 幸好。xìng hǎo Wǒ men gǎn shàng le chē.Luckily we caught the bus.
- 幸好，。xìng hǎo Tā dài le sǎn, méi bèi lín shī.Luckily he brought an umbrella and didn't get soaked.
- 幸好，。xìng hǎo Wǒ tí qián dìng le zuò, fǒu zé méi dì fāng chī fàn.Luckily I booked a seat in advance, otherwise there'd be no place to eat.
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