行吧
Daily phraseVery common
Alright then / Okay, I guess
What does 行吧 mean?
行吧 — An agreement that often sounds less enthusiastic than a plain 行 or 好.
✓Alright then.
✓Okay, I guess.
✓Fine.
吧 softens the statement but can also make the agreement sound reluctant, depending on tone.
Character breakdown
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Real-world examples
1 · Reluctant agreement
A: 我们八点出发，可以吗？
wǒmen bā diǎn chūfā, kěyǐ ma?
A: Can we leave at eight?
B: 行吧。
xíng ba.
B: Alright then.
How to pronounce 行吧
行吧
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xíng2nd tone ↗
baneutral tone
Usage notes
✓Often more hesitant than 行 or 好.
✓Can be perfectly friendly when spoken lightly.
✓A long pause before 行吧 can make the reluctance clearer.
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