How to Say ‘Then let's book the semi-private area.’ in Simplified Chinese
那就订半包吧。
nà jiù dìng bàn bāo ba
[nà jyoh dìng ban bāo bah]
💬 Usage Tip: 那就……吧 means "then let's just…" and is used to settle on a decision. Another example is 那就周六吧 "then Saturday it is".
Phrase Breakdown
那就
nà jiù
then, in that case
那就 (nà jiù) introduces a decision, like 'then let's…'.
那就明天见。
Then see you tomorrow.
Words in this phrase
那
nà
[nà]
then; so
Introduces a follow-up question.
那你呢?
Then what about you?
就
jiù
[jyoh]
then; already; as soon as
An adverb often showing that something happens sooner than expected, then, or right away in context.
你一叫我,我就来。
As soon as you call me, I’ll come.
订半包吧。
dìng bàn bāo ba
let's book the semi-private room
吧 (ba) is a soft, neutral-tone particle that makes a suggestion.
我们订半包吧。
Let's book the semi-private room.
Words in this phrase
订
dìng
[dìng]
to book; to reserve
To make a reservation in advance.
我订了一张桌子。
I booked a table.
半
bàn
[ban]
half
One of two equal parts.
他吃了一半的蛋糕。
He ate half of the cake.
包
bāo
[bāo]
enclosed (room)
Short for 包间; enclosed dining space.
我们订全包。
We'll book a fully private room.
吧
ba
[bah]
let's; suggestion particle
Softens the sentence and turns it into a friendly suggestion.
我们一起等比赛吧。
Let's wait for the match together.
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