How to Say ‘That sounds good’ in Traditional Chinese
聽起來不錯
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase starts with [聽起來] which means 'sounds like,' linking to the auditory perception of an idea.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: It's a polite way to acknowledge or agree with someone’s suggestion or plan.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
聽起來
[tīng qǐ lái]
sounds good
Indicates something that is perceived positively when heard.
你的建議聽起來不錯。
Your suggestion sounds good.
不錯
[bù cuò]
not bad
Used to express approval or something that is satisfactory.
你的主意聽起來不錯。
Your idea sounds not bad.
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