How to Say ‘Easy to discuss’ in Simplified Chinese
好商量
hǎo shāng liáng
[how shahng lyahng]
🇨🇳 In China: [好商量] is a reassuring, flexible phrase: it suggests the other side is willing to work something out, not that you should start hard bargaining. In service situations, it sounds warm and cooperative.
Phrase Breakdown
好
hǎo
[how]
easy to discuss; negotiable
好 in 好商量 adds the idea that something can be handled smoothly through discussion.
您只要提前通知，一切都好商量。
As long as you notify us in advance, everything is negotiable.
商量
shāng liáng
[shahng lyahng]
to discuss; to negotiate
商量 means to discuss details or negotiate a solution, especially when plans change.
取消时间如果有问题，也可以好商量。
If there is an issue with the cancellation time, it can still be discussed.
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