一起吃个饭吧
yīqǐ chī ge fàn ba
Let's have a meal together · trad. 一起吃個飯吧
一起吃个饭吧 (Yìqǐ chī ge fàn ba) is a common and friendly way to suggest having a meal together. It's often used in business or social contexts to build rapport or discuss matters informally, as important discussions and deals are frequently seasoned over dinner in China.
What does 一起吃个饭吧 (yīqǐ chī ge fàn ba) mean?
一起吃个饭吧 (yīqǐ chī ge fàn ba) means “let's have a meal together” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “together eat a meal (suggestion).”
When to use it
Neutral and friendly. It's a polite invitation. In a business context, accepting such an invitation is often a good idea, as it's a common way to build relationships and discuss work outside the office.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “ee-chee chuh guh fan bah.” The “ge” is often said very lightly, almost like “guh.”
Other ways to say it
- 一起吃饭吧yīqǐ chīfàn baLet's eat together.
- 我们去吃饭吧wǒmen qù chīfàn baLet's go eat.
- 有空一起吃饭yǒukòng yīqǐ chīfànLet's eat together when you're free.
Examples
晚上一起吃个饭吧，我请客。
wǎnshang yīqǐ chī ge fàn ba, wǒ qǐngkè.
Let's have dinner together tonight, it's my treat.
项目谈完了，一起吃个饭吧？
xiàngmù tánwán le, yīqǐ chī ge fàn ba?
The project discussion is done, shall we have a meal together?
明天中午一起吃个饭吧，我有些事情想和你聊聊。
míngtiān zhōngwǔ yīqǐ chī ge fàn ba, wǒ yǒuxiē shìqing xiǎng hé nǐ liáoliao.
Let's have lunch together tomorrow, I have some things I want to chat with you about.
Pro tip: The '个' (ge) here is a common filler word that makes the phrase sound more natural and less abrupt, often without a direct English translation.
Related phrases
欢迎您来我们公司 · Welcome to our company我送您出去 · Let me see you out我敬您一杯 · A toast to you
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