叫好 jiàohǎo to applaud
to applaud; to cheer
How to remember 叫好: 叫 call + 好 good = to applaud.
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How it is used
- 'To applaud / cheer / shout approval' - 拍手叫好 (pāishǒu jiàohǎo) to clap and cheer, 叫好又叫座 (jiàohǎo yòu jiàozuò) both critically acclaimed and a box-office hit.
- Specifically vocal approval (shouting '好!'); the 叫好又叫座 phrase (praised AND popular) is a common set contrast.