How to Say ‘Let's set a small goal together’ in Simplified Chinese
我们一起定个小目标吧。
wǒ men yì qǐ dìng gè xiǎo mù biāo ba
[waw-men ee-chee ding guh shyaow moo-byaow bah]
💬 Usage Tip: Chinese often puts [一起] before the verb: [我们一起定个小目标]. You can reuse that pattern easily: [我们一起去] "let's go together," [我们一起想办法] "let's think of a solution together."
Phrase Breakdown
我们
wǒ men
[waw-men]
we; us
Refers to both sides working together, such as clinician and patient.
我们一起定个小目标吧，这样更容易坚持。
Let's set a small goal together; that way it is easier to stick with it.
一起
yì qǐ
[ee-chee]
together
Indicates cooperation and shared effort.
我们一起定个小目标吧，然后每周看看进展。
Let's set a small goal together, then review the progress every week.
定个小目标
dìng gè xiǎo mù biāo
set a small goal
定 means to set; 个 is a measure word; 小目标 means a small, manageable goal.
先定个小目标，再慢慢实现。
Set a small goal first, then achieve it step by step.
Words in this phrase
定
dìng
[ding]
to set; to decide
Used for setting plans, times, or goals.
我们一起定个小目标吧，先从晚饭少吃一点开始。
Let's set a small goal together, starting with eating a little less at dinner.
个
gè
[guh]
a measure word
A common classifier used before many nouns.
我们一起定个小目标吧，一个星期后再复查。
Let's set a small goal together and recheck in one week.
小
xiǎo
[shyaow]
small; little
Means the goal should be modest and realistic.
我们一起定个小目标吧，小改变也很重要。
Let's set a small goal together; small changes are also important.
目标
mù biāo
[moo-byaow]
goal; target
A result you plan to work toward step by step.
我们一起定个小目标吧，比如先把空腹血糖控制好。
Let's set a small goal together, for example first getting fasting blood sugar under control.
吧
ba
[bah]
(suggestion particle) let's; okay?
Softens the sentence and makes it sound friendly and collaborative.
我们一起定个小目标吧，您觉得怎么样？
Let's set a small goal together, what do you think?
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