good

S1 W1

in Vietnamese Tốt, tốt đẹp

BrE /ɡʊd/ AmE /ɡʊd/

adjective / adverb en → vi

1 POSITIVE QUALITY [attributive / predicative] A1

Tốt, tốt đẹp

having the qualities that are wanted or needed; of a high standard

  • a good quality
  • be good at something

Collocations good food · be good at English

  • She's a very good cook.

    Cô ấy là một đầu bếp rất giỏi.

2 SATISFACTORY RESULT [attributive / predicative] A1

Đủ tốt, ổn

satisfactory or successful; as well as could be expected

  • a good result
  • do something well

Collocations good performance · do the job well

  • The team did a good job.

    Đội đã hoàn thành công việc một cách tốt đẹp.

3 PREFERABLE [comparative] A2

Tốt hơn, thích hợp hơn

more desirable or preferable; better than the alternative

  • be good for somebody/something

Collocations good for health · be good for the environment

  • It's good for you to exercise.

    Đi tập thể dục tốt cho sức khỏe của bạn.

4 MORAL [attributive / predicative] A2

Đạo đức, tốt bụng

having or showing moral qualities such as honesty, kindness, and generosity; honest and kind

  • be good to somebody

Collocations good intentions · be a good person

  • He's always been very good to me.

    Anh ấy luôn rất tốt với tôi.

5 SUCCESSFUL [attributive / predicative] B1

Thành công, có lợi nhuận

successful or profitable; likely to succeed or make money

  • be good for business

Collocations good business sense · a good investment

  • It's a good time to invest in property.

    Đây là thời điểm tốt để đầu tư vào bất động sản.

6 APPROPRIATE [attributive / predicative] B1

Phù hợp, thích hợp

suitable or appropriate; right for a particular situation

  • be good to do something

Collocations good idea · a good time to leave

  • It's a good idea to start early.

    Đây là một ý tưởng tốt để bắt đầu sớm.

7 PRAISE [infinite] B1

Khen ngợi, chúc mừng

used when you praise or congratulate someone for something they have done well

  • good to do something

Collocations good to see you · it's good to hear from you

  • It was good to meet you.

    Rất vui được gặp bạn.

8 APPROVE [transitive] B2

Đồng ý, chấp thuận

to approve or agree with something; to think that it is a good idea

  • take/give somebody's advice

Collocations good to follow advice · it is good to take someone's advice

  • I think it would be good to talk about this.

    Tôi nghĩ nên thảo luận về điều này.