基本没问题
jīběn méi wèntí
Basically no problem · trad. 基本沒問題
基本没问题 (jīběn méi wèntí) means "basically no problem" or "mostly fine." Speakers use it to indicate that something is largely acceptable or resolved, with perhaps a minor detail or final confirmation still pending, implying about a 95% certainty.
What does 基本没问题 (jīběn méi wèntí) mean?
基本没问题 (jīběn méi wèntí) means “basically no problem” in English.
When to use it
Neutral and commonly used in business or everyday discussions. It's a good way to express conditional agreement or near-certainty. For a full "no problem," use 没问题 (méi wèntí).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “JEE-bun MAY WEN-tee.” The first syllable of 基本 is a high-level tone, 没 is a rising tone, and 问题 has a falling tone then a neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 没问题méi wèntíno problem (definite)
- 差不多了chàbuduō lealmost done/good enough
- 大致可以dàzhì kěyǐgenerally acceptable
Examples
这个方案基本没问题，就等老板签字了。
zhège fāng'àn jīběn méi wèntí, jiù děng láobǎn qiānzì le.
This plan is basically fine, just waiting for the boss's signature.
你的报告基本没问题，再检查一下数据就好。
nǐde bàogào jīběn méi wèntí, zài jiǎnchá yīxià shùjù jiù hǎo.
Your report is basically fine, just double-check the data.
今天的任务基本没问题，我们明天可以开始新的项目。
jīntiān de rènwu jīběn méi wèntí, wǒmen míngtiān kěyǐ kāishǐ xīnde xiàngmù.
Today's tasks are basically done, we can start the new project tomorrow.
Pro tip: 基本 (jīběn) adds a nuance of "mostly" or "fundamentally," implying a high degree of readiness but not absolute finality. It's not a full "yes."
Related phrases
再考虑考虑 · Let us think it over我们内部讨论一下 · We'll discuss it internally成交 · Deal
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