Chinese word

好吧

Pronunciation

Pinyinhǎo ba

Meaning

  • particleokay

Example

好吧，那就照你说的办。hǎo ba nà jiù zhào nǐ shuō de bàn

Okay, then let's do as you say.

Illustration for 好吧 (okay)

More examples

好吧，下次注意。hǎo ba xià cì zhù yì

Okay, be careful next time.

Core concept

A casual spoken nod that accepts a suggestion while leaving room for a small shrug or a quick end to the topic.

Common phrases

  • 嗯，好吧ǹ hǎo ba

    Yeah, okay

  • 好吧，下次注意hǎo ba xià cì zhù yì

    okay, be careful next time

Similar words

好的hǎo de: Gives a brief everyday reply to show acknowledgment and agreement.
好啊hǎo a: Shows eager agreement with a positive, willing tone.
行吧xíng ba: Accepts a suggestion lightly and casually.

Definition in Chinese

表示对对方的建议或请求表示同意或让步，语气比单独的“好”更随意或略带勉强，常用于口语中以缓和或结束话题。biǎo shì duì duì fāng de jiàn yì huò qǐng qiú biǎo shì tóng yì huò ràng bù yǔ qì bǐ dān dú de hǎo gèng suí yì huò lüè dài mián qiǎng cháng yòng yú kóu yǔ zhōng yǐ huǎn hé huò jié shù huà tí

Word origin

好 (hǎo, "good/okay") + 吧 (ba, "softening particle") combines a basic agreement with a softer edge, producing an informal reply that can yield without sounding harsh.

Usage tips

  • For English-speaking children, a bright voice can make 好吧 (hǎoba, "okay") sound willing, while a pause or a sigh can make the same words sound like agreement given just to end the discussion.

Other meanings

  • oh wellinterjection

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