放心吧
fàngxīn ba
Rest assured
放心吧 (fàngxīn ba) means “rest assured” or “don't worry.” Speakers use it to reassure someone that everything is under control or will be fine.
What does 放心吧 (fàngxīn ba) mean?
放心吧 (fàngxīn ba) means “rest assured” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “put heart down particle.”
When to use it
Casual and reassuring. It's often used among friends, family, or colleagues to offer comfort. For a slightly more formal or emphatic reassurance, you could say 请放心 (qǐng fàngxīn).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “FUNG-sheen bah.” The first syllable is a falling tone, the second is a high-level tone, and the third is a light, neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 放心fàngxīnrest assured (without the particle)
- 别担心bié dānxīndon't worry
- 请放心qǐng fàngxīnplease rest assured (more formal)
Examples
放心吧，我会处理好的。
fàngxīn ba, wǒ huì chǔlǐ hǎo de.
Rest assured, I will handle it well.
你放心吧，一切都会顺利的。
nǐ fàngxīn ba, yīqiè dōu huì shùnlì de.
Don't worry, everything will go smoothly.
请放心，我们会尽力帮助您。
qǐng fàngxīn, wǒmen huì jìnlì bāngzhù nín.
Please rest assured, we will do our best to help you.
Pro tip: The particle 吧 (ba) adds a soft, reassuring, or suggestive tone, making the phrase feel more comforting than just 放心.
Related phrases
别担心 · Don't worry别生气 · Don't be angry冷静一点 · Calm down
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