Chinese phrase
要不我们〜吧 yào bù wǒ men 〜 ba
Meaning
How about we ___?
When to use it
Suggests something for the speaker and others to do together. It is a friendly, informal way to offer a plan, often when another plan is difficult or unsuitable.
Example dialogue
这周末考试很多，我还没复习完。 zhè zhōu mò kǎo shì hěn duō wǒ hái méi fù xí wán
There are lots of exams this weekend, and I still haven't finished reviewing.
那要不我们周六一起去图书馆吧。 nà yào bù wǒ men zhōu liù yì qǐ qù tú shū guǎn ba
Then, how about we go to the library together on Saturday?