吧
ba
(particle expressing suggestion, guess, etc.)
How to make suggestions in Chinese with 吧 (ba)
Command + 吧 (ba)
吧 (bā) — suggestions with “let's”
HSK 1Particles
Command + 吧 (ba)
HSK 1Particles吧 (bā) — suggestions with “let's”
Rule structure
The particle 吧 (ba) at the end of a verb phrase gives the meaning of a soft suggestion or encouragement.
Rule structure
The particle 吧 (ba) at the end of a verb phrase gives the meaning of a soft suggestion or encouragement.
Examples
我们走吧！
Wǒmen zǒu ba!
Let's go!
我们一起去吧！
Wǒmen yīqǐ qù ba!
Let's go together!
我们去吃饭吧。
Wǒmen qù chīfàn ba.
Let's go eat
Examples
我们走吧！
Wǒmen zǒu ba!
Let's go!
我们一起去吧！
Wǒmen yīqǐ qù ba!
Let's go together!
我们去吃饭吧。
Wǒmen qù chīfàn ba.
Let's go eat
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “suggestions with ‘let's’” in Chinese with 吧?
Use the structure: Command + 吧 (ba). For example: 我们走吧！ — “Let's go!”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我们走吧！ — “Let's go!”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 1.
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