What Does 随你 (suí nǐ) Mean in Chinese?
Traditional: 隨你Enhanced context lessonCommon
It’s up to you / Suit yourself
Quick answer: What does 随你 mean?
随你 — Hands a choice to the other person. Depending on tone, it can sound relaxed or like the speaker is withdrawing from an argument.
✓It’s up to you.
✓As you wish.
✓Suit yourself.
What Chinese people actually mean
“随你吧” is especially sensitive to tone. After a disagreement, English “suit yourself” may be closer than a friendly “your choice.”
Literal meaning
Literally, according to you.
When not to use it
Avoid a clipped 随你 in a disagreement if you want to sound warm and cooperative.
Common mistakes
- It leaves the choice with the listener; tone changes how supportive it sounds.
Chinese characters
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随suíto follow你nǐMeaning in this word: context-dependent
Real conversations
1 · A relaxed choice
A: 我们吃面还是米饭？
wǒmen chī miàn háishi mǐfàn?
A: Should we have noodles or rice?
B: 随你，我都可以。
suí nǐ, wǒ dōu kěyǐ.
B: Up to you; either works for me.
2 · Ending an argument
A: 我还是想自己去。
wǒ háishi xiǎng zìjǐ qù.
A: I still want to go by myself.
B: 随你吧。
suí nǐ ba.
B: Suit yourself.
How to pronounce 随你
随你
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When to use it
✓A warm follow-up such as 我都可以 makes the meaning friendlier.
✓Short or flat delivery can sound dismissive.
✓For a neutral choice, 你决定吧 may be clearer.
Sources and editorial note
Base dictionary data: CC-CEDICT · CC BY-SA 4.0.Context lesson: Original Chinese Meaning context lesson; examples written for this site.