我们开始吧
wǒmen kāishǐ ba
Let's get started · trad. 我們開始吧
我们开始吧 (wǒmen kāishǐ ba) means “Let's get started” or “Let's begin.” It's a common and friendly way to initiate an activity, especially in meetings or group tasks, with the particle 吧 making the suggestion collegial rather than a command.
What does 我们开始吧 (wǒmen kāishǐ ba) mean?
我们开始吧 (wǒmen kāishǐ ba) means “let's get started” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “we begin particle.”
When to use it
Neutral and collegial, often used to open meetings or group activities. It's a polite suggestion. For a more direct or urgent command, one might omit 吧.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “WOH-men KAI-shir bah.” The tones are a dipping third, light neutral, high first, dipping third, and light neutral.
Other ways to say it
- 开始吧kāishǐ balet's begin (more concise)
- 我们开始工作吧wǒmen kāishǐ gōngzuò balet's start working
Examples
好了，我们开始吧。
hǎole, wǒmen kāishǐ ba.
Okay, let's get started.
时间到了，我们开始吧！
shíjiān dàole, wǒmen kāishǐ ba!
Time's up, let's begin!
大家准备好了吗？我们开始吧。
dàjiā zhǔnbèi hǎole ma? wǒmen kāishǐ ba.
Is everyone ready? Let's get started.
Pro tip: The particle 吧 softens the suggestion, making it less of a command and more of a friendly invitation to begin. Without 吧, it sounds more direct.
Related phrases
今天的议题是…… · Today's agenda is…大家都到齐了吗？ · Is everyone here请看这份资料 · Please look at this document
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