说定了
shuō dìngle
It's a deal · trad. 說定了
说定了 (Shuōdìng le) means 'it's a deal' or 'it's settled'. Speakers use it to confirm an agreement or plan, emphasizing that it's final and cannot be changed.
What does 说定了 (shuō dìngle) mean?
说定了 (shuō dìngle) means “it's a deal” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “said it's fixed.”
When to use it
Neutral and firm. It's stronger than 约好了 (yuēhǎo le, 'agreed to meet'), implying a commitment. For a more formal or emphatic 'it's a deal,' you can use 一言为定 (yīyán wéidìng).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “SHWOH-ding luh.” The first syllable is a high, flat tone, the second is a sharp falling tone, and the last is light and unstressed.
Other ways to say it
- 约好了yuē hǎoleagreed to meet / arranged
- 一言为定yì yán wéi dìngit's a deal (more formal)
Examples
我们明天下午两点见面，说定了！
wǒmen míngtiān xiàwǔ liǎng diǎn jiànmiàn, shuō dìngle!
We'll meet tomorrow at 2 PM, it's a deal!
这事就这么说定了，谁也不能反悔。
zhè shì jiù zhème shuō dìngle, shuí yě bù néng fǎnhuǐ.
This matter is settled, no one can back out.
太好了，那我们周末一起去，说定了！
tài hǎole, nà wǒmen zhōumò yìqǐ qù, shuō dìngle!
Great, then we'll go together this weekend, it's a deal!
Pro tip: 说定了 carries a strong sense of finality; once said, it's understood that the agreement is binding and not easily changed.
Related phrases
改天吧 · Let's do it another day约好了 · It's settled then就这样吧 · Let's leave it at that
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