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“go ahead” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbei

Example

你喜欢就吃呗。nǐ xǐ huān jiù chī bei

If you like it, go ahead and eat.

Illustration for 呗 (go ahead)

How to say “go ahead” in Chinese

“Go ahead” in Chinese is 呗 (bei).

A relaxed nudge that shows an action is acceptable without pressing for it.

Full entry for 呗: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 呗

你想去就去呗。nǐ xiǎng qù jiù qù bei

If you want to go, go ahead.

Tips for using 呗

  • Its relaxed tone suits casual talk, but the same softening can sound too familiar in a formal exchange or when speaking to a person of higher status.

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