How to Say ‘That depends on’ in Simplified Chinese
那要看
💬 Usage Tip: You can use [那要看] (na yao kan) to show you're considering a situation. It's a versatile phrase.
🇨🇳 In China: Chinese people often use indirect speech. This phrase is a polite way to avoid giving a direct answer.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
那
[nà]
that
Used to refer to something already mentioned or easily identified.
那要看时间安排。
That depends on the schedule.
要
[yào]
need, must
Indicates necessity or requirement.
那要看天气。
That depends on the weather.
看
[kàn]
see, look
To observe or examine.
那要看情况。
That depends on the situation.
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