hǎo​dǎi HSK7

in any case

Senses

好歹 hǎo​dǎi in any case

no matter what; regardless; anyway (used to indicate a requirement or expected action regardless of circumstances)

好歹 hǎo​dǎi good and bad

the quality of something; the difference between right and wrong

好歹 hǎo​dǎi mishap

a serious accident or disaster, often implying a life-threatening situation or death

好歹 hǎo​dǎi to make do

to settle for something or manage with what is available, even if it is not ideal

好歹 hǎo​dǎi indiscriminately

without regard for consequences; haphazardly; without asking why

好歹 hǎo​dǎi outcome

a result that determines who is the winner or who is superior (often used with verbs like see or fight)

References

same_as 好歹/好歹 好赖/好賴
same_as 好赖/好賴 好歹/好歹
same_as 好癞/好癩 好歹/好歹
see 不问好歹/不問好歹 好歹/好歹