Quick answer
In a short spoken reply, 行 (xíng) often means a plan works or is acceptable. The same character can be read háng in words about a line, trade or organization. The surrounding word decides the reading.
Pinyin and pronunciation
xíng; háng
What the character contributes
A bare 行 can be a clear, casual yes. Adding 吧 makes a softer or more tentative reply; written words alone do not prove reluctance.
Examples in context
明天十点见？— 行。
Míngtiān shí diǎn jiàn? — Xíng.
Meet at ten tomorrow? — Sure.
这家店还行。
Zhè jiā diàn hái xíng.
This place is okay.
Common mistakes
- Do not read the everyday agreement 行 as háng. In this use it is xíng.
- 行 and 还行 are different replies: one can accept a plan; the other often evaluates quality.
Related expressions
Sources and editorial note
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