How to Say ‘Let's settle it like this.’ in Simplified Chinese
就这么定吧。
jiù zhè me dìng ba
[jiù zhème dìng ba]
🇨🇳 In China: This is usually said by the most senior person to close a discussion. Once you hear it, the decision is made and the debate is over.
Phrase Breakdown
就
jiù
[jiù]
emphasizing, just
Used to emphasize something is precisely or solely so.
这本书根本就不含剑法招式。
This book fundamentally does not include any sword techniques.
这么
zhè me
[zhème]
so; this (much)
Indicates degree or amount, often with a gesture.
只有这么一点儿。
There's only this little bit.
定
dìng
[dìng]
to decide; to settle
To fix or finalize a plan or decision.
会议时间定了吗？
Has the meeting time been set?
吧
ba
[ba]
(suggestion particle)
Sentence-final particle that softens a suggestion, like 'how about' or 'let's'.
我们走吧。
Let's go.
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