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“might as well” in Chinese

Chinese

Also索性 (suǒ xìng)

Pronunciation

Pinyingān cuì

Example

既然不想去,干脆别去了。jì rán bù xiǎng qù gān cuì bié qù le

Since you don't want to go, you might as well not go.

Illustration for 干脆 (might as well)

How to say “might as well” in Chinese

“Might as well” in Chinese is 干脆 (gān cuì).

A straight path that removes unnecessary steps from both a decision and a statement.

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

Example sentences with 干脆

有不同意见就干脆说清楚,别让误会继续。yǒu bù tóng yì jiàn jiù gān cuì shuō qīng chǔ bié ràng wù huì jì xù

If you have a different opinion, just say it clearly, and do not let the misunderstanding continue.

Tips for using 干脆

  • Before a statement, it marks a willingness to say the point plainly, while before an action it marks a definite choice, so its position helps identify the intended use.

Other Chinese words for “might as well”

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索性

suǒ xìng

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既然这么晚,就索性明天再说。jì rán zhè me wǎn jiù suǒ xìng míng tiān zài shuō

Since it's so late, we might as well talk about it tomorrow.

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