How to make suggestions in Chinese with 吧 (ba)
Command + 吧 (ba)
Suggestions with "吧 (ba)"
Command + 吧 (ba)
HSK 1ParticlesSuggestions with "吧 (ba)"
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!
Examples
我们走吧！
Wǒmen zǒu ba!
Let's go!
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Suggestions with "吧 (ba)"” in Chinese?
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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