Chinese phrase
你说话算数吗？ nǐ shuō huà suàn shù ma
Meaning
Can you keep your word?
When to use it
Asks whether someone will keep a promise. It checks that a person's word can be trusted, often before sharing private information or agreeing to something.
Example dialogue
我告诉你一个秘密，你别告诉别人。 wǒ gào sù nǐ yí gè mì mì nǐ bié gào sù bié rén
I'll tell you a secret, but don't tell anyone else.
你说话算数吗？ nǐ shuō huà suàn shù ma
Can you keep your word?