How to Say ‘Sounds good’ in Simplified Chinese
听起来不错
💬 Usage Tip: [听起来] (ting qi lai) means 'sounds like', [不错] means 'not bad'. Combined, it's an affirmation.
🇨🇳 In China: A common phrase in casual conversations, expressing agreement with plans or ideas.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
听起来
[tīng qǐ lái]
sounds like
Used to state what something appears to be.
计划听起来不错。
The plan sounds good.
不错
[bù cuò]
not bad
Fairly good or acceptable.
这顿饭不错。
This meal is not bad.
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