How to say "Let's go" in Chinese

我们走吧

wǒmen zǒu ba

Let's go

Character breakdown

Grammar and structure

This is a suggestion formed with 'women' (我们) meaning 'we', 'zou' (走) meaning 'go' or 'walk', and the particle 'ba' (吧) which softens the tone to suggest or propose.

Variations and politeness

我们走吧

wǒmen zǒu ba

Let's go. — Standard and polite.

走吧

zǒu ba

Let's go. — Short and informal.

我们走吧好不好

wǒmen zǒu ba hǎo bù hǎo

Let's go, okay? — More polite and seeking agreement.

Mini dialogue

A

我们走吧!

wǒmen zǒu ba!

Let's go!

B

好的,我马上就来。

hǎo de, wǒ mǎshàng jiù lái.

Okay, I'll come right away.

When to use it

Appropriate

  • When you want to suggest leaving a place with a group.
  • When you want to start an activity together, like walking to a destination.
  • When you want to be polite and inclusive, not commanding.

Avoid when

  • When you are giving a direct order to someone, as it sounds too soft.
  • When speaking to a superior or in a very formal setting, as it may be too casual.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say 'Let's go' in Chinese?

You say "wǒmen zǒu ba" (我们走吧). It literally means 'we go' with a suggestion particle.

How do you pronounce "wǒmen zǒu ba"?

It's pronounced "wǒmen zǒu ba" with the third tone on wǒ, neutral tone on men, third tone on zǒu, and neutral tone on ba.

When do you use "wǒmen zǒu ba"?

Use it when you want to suggest leaving or starting to go somewhere with others, in a friendly and polite way.

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