Context matters
Chinese Phrases Whose Meaning Depends on Tone and Context
See why short Mandarin expressions like 随便, 行吧, 无所谓 and 改天 can sound friendly, neutral, resigned, or dismissive depending on context.
Some of the hardest Chinese phrases are easy to translate but hard to interpret. These expressions can change meaning through tone, relationship, timing, and the words around them.
01随便隨便It’s up to you / Anything is fine / Whatever›02行吧Alright then / Okay, I guess›03无所谓無所謂I don’t mind / It doesn’t matter to me›04改天another day›05看着办看著辦use your judgment›06还行還行Not bad / It’s okay / Pretty decent›07没事沒事It’s okay / No problem / I’m fine›08算了Forget it / Never mind / Let it go›
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