就这样吧
jiù zhèyàng ba
Let's leave it at that · trad. 就這樣吧
就这样吧 (Jiù zhèyàng ba) means "Let's leave it at that" or "Let's just do it this way." It is commonly used to conclude discussions or phone calls, indicating that a decision has been made or that no further action is needed, essentially saying "so it's decided."
What does 就这样吧 (jiù zhèyàng ba) mean?
就这样吧 (jiù zhèyàng ba) means “let's leave it at that” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “Just like this then.”
When to use it
Neutral and versatile. It can be used to politely conclude a conversation or confirm a decision. For a more direct "that's it," one might simply say 就这样 (Jiù zhèyàng) without the softening particle 吧.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "JYO dzuh-YANG bah." The first three syllables are falling tones, and the final "吧" is a light, neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 就这样jiù zhèyàngthat's it (more direct)
- 行了xínglethat's enough; okay, done
- 好了hǎoleokay; finished
Examples
就这样吧，我同意你的方案。
jiù zhèyàng ba, wǒ tóngyì nǐ de fāng'àn.
Let's leave it at that, I agree with your plan.
电话里说不清楚，就这样吧，见面再说。
diànhuà lǐ shuō bù qīngchu, jiù zhèyàng ba, jiànmiàn zàishuō.
It's not clear over the phone, let's leave it at that, we'll talk when we meet.
今天的讨论就到这里吧。
jīntiān de tǎolùn jiù dào zhèlǐ ba.
Let's end today's discussion here.
Pro tip: The particle 吧 softens the phrase, making it a suggestion or a gentle conclusion. Without 吧, 就这样 can sound more definitive or even a bit abrupt.
Related phrases
约好了 · It's settled then说定了 · It's a deal别迟到 · Don't be late
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