English–Chinese
“make the final decision” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinpāi bǎn
Example
最后还是由经理来拍板。zuì hòu hái shì yóu jīng lǐ lái pāi bǎn
In the end, the manager still makes the final decision.
How to say “make the final decision” in Chinese
“Make the final decision” in Chinese is 拍板 (pāi bǎn).
A decisive act closes discussion, settles the matter, and sends it forward for action.
Example sentences with 拍板
董事会终于拍板通过了预算案。dǒng shì huì zhōng yú pāi bǎn tōng guò le yù suàn àn
The board of directors finally approved the budget proposal.
Tips for using 拍板
- In conversation, this word often highlights the person or organization with authority to settle a matter, as in a manager deciding whether a plan can move forward.