How to Say ‘I've already paid.’ in Simplified Chinese
我已经付好了。
wǒ yǐ jīng fù hǎo le
[wo yǐjīng fùhǎo le]
💬 Usage Tip: 好 after an action means it's done and settled. For example, 我准备好了 "I'm ready" (preparation complete).
🇨🇳 In China: Some people quietly pay at the counter or by phone before the bill arrives. This avoids the tug-of-war and is seen as a classy move.
Phrase Breakdown
我已经
wǒ yǐ jīng
I have already
Pronounced 'wǒ yǐjīng'. 已经 means 'already'. 我 and 已 are both 3rd tones, so 我 rises (wó yǐ). 经 is a high, flat 1st tone.
我已经吃了。
I have already eaten.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[wo]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我明天有空。
I am free tomorrow.
已经
yǐ jīng
[yǐjīng]
already
Something that has occurred before now.
事情已经解决了。
The matter is already resolved.
付好了。
fù hǎo le
paid (it's done)
Pronounced 'fù hǎo le'. 付 means 'to pay'. 好 after a verb shows the action is completed. 了 is light and neutral.
钱付好了。
The money has been paid.
Words in this phrase
付好
fù hǎo
[fùhǎo]
to finish paying
To complete a payment successfully.
钱已经付好了。
The money has already been paid.
了
le
[le]
completed action particle
Indicates a completed action or a change of state.
事情终于解决了。
The matter is finally resolved.
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