How to Say ‘Will be ready’ in Simplified Chinese
一会儿就好
💬 Usage Tip: Implies something will soon be completed or available.
🇨🇳 In China: Typical in customer service to assure brief wait times, creating a relaxed environment.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
一会儿
[yī huì er]
just a moment
Indicates a short period needed to complete something.
这杯咖啡【一会儿就好】。
The coffee will be ready in just a moment.
就
[jiù]
then; just
Used to indicate immediacy or smooth continuation.
这杯咖啡一会儿【就】好。
The coffee will be ready very soon.
好
[hǎo]
good
Indicating quality, satisfaction or readiness.
这杯咖啡一会儿就【好】。
The coffee will be ready very soon.
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