How to Say ‘Alright’ in Traditional Chinese
好吧
💬 Usage Tip: Combines 'good' and suggestion particle, pronounced (hao ba).
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Signals agreement or concession, often used to keep things lighthearted.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
好
[hǎo]
okay
Used to express agreement or acceptance.
好吧,我們再看看。
Okay, let's see again.
吧
[ba]
suggestion
Indicates a suggestion or softened command.
去喝飲料好吧?
Shall we go for a drink?
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