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“whatever” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinsuí biàn

Example

你想吃什么，随便选吧。nǐ xiǎng chī shén me suí biàn xuǎn ba

Pick whatever you want to eat.

Illustration for 随便 (whatever)

How to say “whatever” in Chinese

“Whatever” in Chinese is 随便 (suí biàn).

Letting a choice or action follow what is convenient, without a fixed preference or strict rule.

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

Example sentences with 随便

这件礼物你可以随便选，不用担心。zhè jiàn lǐ wù nǐ ké yǐ suí biàn xuǎn bú yòng dān xīn

You can choose this gift freely, so don't worry.

Tips for using 随便

  • In a restaurant, this answer can hand the final decision to the other person; naming one food that is not wanted makes the meaning clear.

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