Definition
好在 (hǎo zài) is an adverb meaning 'fortunately, luckily' — it introduces a positive fact or circumstance. It is more neutral than 幸亏 (xìng kuī), which emphasizes that a bad outcome was narrowly avoided. 幸好 (xìng hǎo) is very similar to 好在 but slightly more colloquial; both can often be used interchangeably.
adverb
fortunatelyluckily
Easily confused
- 存在cún zàilook-aliketo exist
Examples
- 好在。hǎo zài wǒmen jíshí gǎndào le.Fortunately, we arrived in time.
- 好在，。hǎo zài yǒu tā bāngmáng, wǒmen cáinéng ànshí wánchéng.Fortunately, with her help, we were able to finish on time.
- 好在，。hǎo zài tā méi shòushāng, zhǐshì yǒudiǎn lèi.Fortunately, he wasn't injured, just a little tired.
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