How to Say ‘Yes, this bag isn't big.’ in Simplified Chinese
可以，这个包不大。
kě yǐ zhè gè bāo bù dà
[kuh yee juh guh baow bù dah]
Phrase Breakdown
可以，
kě yǐ
Yes, that's fine
可以 (kěyǐ) means 'can / OK'. On its own it is a common way to say 'yes, that's allowed'. Both syllables are third tone, so the first is said in second tone: 'kéyǐ'.
可以，没问题。
Sure, no problem.
Words in this phrase
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh yee]
can; may; okay
Used to express permission, possibility, or ability.
血糖稳定以后，您可以适当运动。
After your blood sugar is stable, you can exercise appropriately.
这个包不大。
zhè gè bāo bù dà
this bag isn't big
这个包 (zhège bāo) means 'this bag'; 不大 (bú dà) means 'not big'. Chinese uses no 'is' before adjectives.
这个包不大，很轻。
This bag isn't big; it's light.
Words in this phrase
这
zhè
[juh]
this
Refers to something close by or soon to be experienced.
这个地方很漂亮。
This place is beautiful.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A very common classifier used with many nouns after numbers or words like this and that.
一个学生来了。
A student came.
包
bāo
[baow]
bag
Can refer to a handbag, backpack, purse, or similar item.
你的包真好看。
Your bag looks really nice.
不
bù
[bù]
not
A negation word.
他不在这儿。
He is not here.
大
dà
[dah]
big; large
An adjective meaning big, large, or great in size.
这个大房间很舒服。
This big room is very comfortable.
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