我们约个时间吧
wǒmen yuē gè shíjiān ba
Let's set up a time · trad. 我們約個時間吧
我们约个时间吧 (wǒmen yuē ge shíjiān ba) is a common and polite way to suggest setting up a time to meet or do something together. It smoothly transitions from the idea of meeting to actually scheduling a date.
What does 我们约个时间吧 (wǒmen yuē gè shíjiān ba) mean?
我们约个时间吧 (wǒmen yuē gè shíjiān ba) means “let's set up a time” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “we arrange a time particle.”
When to use it
Neutral and friendly. It's suitable for both casual and professional contexts. A more direct alternative could be “我们什么时候见面？” (wǒmen shénme shíhou jiànmiàn?, “When shall we meet?”).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “WOH-men YWEH guh SHRR-jyen bah.” The final 吧 (ba) is a light, neutral tone particle.
Other ways to say it
- 我们定个时间吧wǒmen dìng gè shíjiān baLet's fix a time (more definitive)
- 我们什么时候见面？wǒmen shénme shíhou jiànmiàn?When shall we meet?
- 你什么时候方便？nǐ shénme shíhou fāngbiàn?When are you free? (asking for availability)
Examples
我们约个时间吧，讨论一下这个项目。
wǒmen yuē gè shíjiān ba, tǎolùn yīxià zhège xiàngmù.
Let's set up a time to discuss this project.
如果你有空，我们约个时间吧。
rúguǒ nǐ yǒukòng, wǒmen yuē gè shíjiān ba.
If you're free, let's set up a time.
明天下午怎么样？我们约个时间吧。
míngtiān xiàwǔ zěnmeyàng? wǒmen yuē gè shíjiān ba.
How about tomorrow afternoon? Let's set up a time.
Pro tip: The character 约 (yuē) here means “to arrange” or “to make an appointment.” It implies a mutual agreement on the timing.
Related phrases
会议改时间了 · The meeting has been rescheduled我要开会了 · I'm about to go into a meeting您什么时候方便？ · When is convenient for you
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