我们一起玩吧
wǒmen yīqǐ wán ba
Let's play together · trad. 我們一起玩吧
我们一起玩吧 (wǒ men yì qǐ wán ba) is a friendly invitation meaning "Let's play together." It's commonly used by children to invite friends to join in an activity, often heard on playgrounds or during playtime, making it a classic friendship opener.
What does 我们一起玩吧 (wǒmen yīqǐ wán ba) mean?
我们一起玩吧 (wǒmen yīqǐ wán ba) means “let's play together” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “we together play (suggestion).”
When to use it
Casual and friendly, perfect for children inviting peers to play. It's a common phrase for making friends or starting a game. For a more direct question, one might ask 你想一起玩吗？ (nǐ xiǎng yìqǐ wán ma, "Do you want to play together?").
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "WOH-men YEE-chee WAHN bah." The final "ba" is a light, neutral tone particle that softens the suggestion.
Other ways to say it
- 我们去玩吧wǒmen qù wán baLet's go play
- 一起玩吗？yīqǐ wán ma?Play together?
- 来玩吧！lái wán ba!Come play!
Examples
我们一起玩吧，这个游戏很好玩！
wǒmen yīqǐ wán ba, zhège yóuxì hěn hǎowán!
Let's play together, this game is a lot of fun!
放学后，我们一起玩吧？
fàngxué hòu, wǒmen yīqǐ wán ba?
After school, shall we play together?
别一个人待着，我们一起玩吧！
bié yīgè rén dāizhe, wǒmen yīqǐ wán ba!
Don't stay by yourself, let's play together!
Pro tip: The particle 吧 (ba) softens the suggestion, making it an inviting proposal rather than a command, which is perfect for friendly invitations.
Related phrases
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