Chinese

ba
Meaning: (sentence-final particle for suggestion, request, or consensus)
Part of Speech: Particle

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Example sentences

我們一起去吃飯吧。
我们一起去吃饭吧。
Let's go eat together.
我們走吧。
Let's go.
今天可能會下雨,帶把傘吧。
It might rain today, bring an umbrella.
你先走吧,我隨後就到。
You go first, I'll be there shortly.
我們明天一起去公園吧。
Let's go to the park together tomorrow.

Usage Notes

Softens the tone of a sentence, often used for suggestions or requests.

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