[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Abstract-Concepts \ #Properties # 好 hǎo goodness; favorability ## Components [[子 (zǐ)]] [[子 zǐ]] [[女 (nǚ)]] ## Meaning Today, the character "好 (hǎo)" is primarily used as an adjective to express positivity, goodness, or favorability. It can also be used as a verb to indicate liking or fondness for something. Additionally, "好" can represent friendliness or goodwill. ## History The character "好 (hǎo)" originally depicted a woman holding a child, symbolizing a happy family life. It signifies positivity, goodness, and kindness. In modern Chinese, "好" is commonly used as an adjective to express something favorable or pleasing and sometimes as a verb to indicate liking or fondness. It also represents friendliness or goodwill. ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ![[好oracular 1.svg]] ### Bronze Script ![[好bronze.svg]] ### Seal Script ![[好seal.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[好cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[好reg.svg]]