Simplified Chinese - Lesson 80 of 156: Agreement

1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

对，没错

Duì, méi cuò.

Yes, exactly.

Meaning: Yes, exactly.

When to use: Use to strongly agree with what someone just said.

A: 这家店的咖啡太好喝了。 B: 对，没错。

A: Zhè jiā diàn de kāfēi tài hǎo hē le. B: Duì, méi cuò.

A: This café has great coffee. B: Yes, exactly.

你说的很有道理，对，没错。

Nǐ shuō de hěn yǒu dàolǐ, duì, méi cuò.

What you said makes sense — yes, exactly.

没错

Méi cuò.

That's right.

Meaning: That's right.

When to use: Use to confirm that what someone said is correct or accurate.

B: 他九点到。 A: 没错。

B: Tā jiǔ diǎn dào. A: Méi cuò.

B: He'll arrive at nine. A: That's right.

你刚才说的日期没错。

Nǐ gāngcái shuō de rìqī méi cuò.

The date you just said is correct.

我也是

Wǒ yě shì.

Me too.

Meaning: Me too.

When to use: Use when the same situation or feeling applies to you as well.

Tip: Don't always use it for plans — it's for shared feelings or states; for accepting a plan use 好，就这么办。

A: 我喜欢周末睡懒觉。 B: 我也是。

A: Wǒ xǐhuan zhōumò shuì lǎn jiào. B: Wǒ yě shì.

A: I like sleeping in on weekends. B: Me too.

我也很喜欢那个电影，真的。我也是。

Wǒ yě hěn xǐhuan nàge diànyǐng, zhēn de. Wǒ yě shì.

I really liked that movie too. Me too.

我也一样

Wǒ yě yíyàng.

Same here.

Meaning: Same here.

When to use: Use to emphasize that your situation or feeling is the same as the other person's.

Tip: Learners sometimes say 我也是 and 我也一样 interchangeably; 我也一样 often feels a bit stronger or more emphatic.

A: 最近工作压力很大。 B: 我也一样。

A: Zuìjìn gōngzuò yālì hěn dà. B: Wǒ yě yīyàng.

A: Work has been stressful lately. B: Same here.

我也一样，早上总是赶时间。

Wǒ yě yīyàng, zǎoshang zǒng shì gǎn shíjiān.

Same here — I always rush in the morning.

听起来不错

Tīng qǐlái búcuò.

That sounds good.

Meaning: That sounds good.

When to use: Use to accept a suggestion or show a positive reaction to a plan.

A: 我们晚上八点见，怎么样？ B: 听起来不错。

A: Wǒmen wǎnshàng bā diǎn jiàn, zěnme yàng? B: Tīng qǐlái búcuò.

A: Let's meet at 8 pm, how about that? B: That sounds good.

你想去新开的餐厅？听起来不错。

Nǐ xiǎng qù xīn kāi de cāntīng? Tīng qǐlái búcuò.

You want to try the new restaurant? That sounds good.

当然

Dāngrán.

Of course.

Meaning: Of course.

When to use: Use to agree willingly, to give permission, or to show readiness.

A: 我可以借你的笔吗？ B: 当然。

A: Wǒ kěyǐ jiè nǐ de bǐ ma? B: Dāngrán.

A: Can I borrow your pen? B: Of course.

你需要帮助吗？当然，我来帮你。

Nǐ xūyào bāngzhù ma? Dāngrán, wǒ lái bāng nǐ.

Do you need help? Of course, I'll help.

没问题

Méi wèntí.

No problem.

Meaning: No problem.

When to use: Use to accept a request or reassure someone that something is okay.

A: 你能帮我看一下这份文件吗？ B: 没问题。

A: Nǐ néng bāng wǒ kàn yí xià zhè fèn wénjiàn ma? B: Méi wèntí.

A: Can you check this document for me? B: No problem.

别担心，这件事我来处理，没问题。

Bié dānxīn, zhè jiàn shì wǒ lái chǔlǐ, méi wèntí.

Don't worry, I'll handle it — no problem.

好，就这么办

Hǎo, jiù zhème bàn.

Yes, let's do that.

Meaning: Yes, let's do that.

When to use: Use to accept a suggestion and move forward with the plan.

A: 要不我们明天一起去看电影？ B: 好，就这么办。

A: Yàobù wǒmen míngtiān yìqǐ qù kàn diànyǐng? B: Hǎo, jiù zhème bàn.

A: Shall we go see a movie tomorrow? B: Yes, let's do that.

大家都同意时间，那好，就这么办。

Dàjiā dōu tóngyì shíjiān, nà hǎo, jiù zhème bàn.

Everyone agrees on the time, okay, let's do that.

我没问题

Wǒ méi wèntí.

That works for me.

Meaning: That works for me.

When to use: Use to say a plan or arrangement is acceptable to you.

A: 我们下周一见面可以吗？ B: 我没问题。

A: Wǒmen xià zhōu yī jiànmiàn kěyǐ ma? B: Wǒ méi wèntí.

A: Can we meet next Monday? B: That works for me.

如果大家都方便，我没问题。

Rúguǒ dàjiā dōu fāngbiàn, wǒ méi wèntí.

If everyone is free, that works for me.

明白了

Míngbai le.

Got it.

Meaning: Got it.

When to use: Use to acknowledge that you understand instructions or information.

Tip: Beginners sometimes overuse 明白了 for casual chat where 这样啊 fits better.

老师：注意时间限制。学生：明白了。

Lǎoshī: Zhùyì shíjiān xiànzhì. Xuéshēng: Míngbai le.

Teacher: Note the time limit. Student: Got it.

我已经看过新流程，明白了。

Wǒ yǐjīng kànguò xīn liúchéng, míngbai le.

I've read the new process — got it.

这样啊

Zhèyàng a.

I see.

Meaning: I see.

When to use: Use to acknowledge a point or new information in spoken conversation.

A: 这个产品需要更多测试。 B: 这样啊。

A: Zhège chǎnpǐn xūyào gèng duō cèshì. B: Zhèyàng a.

A: This product needs more testing. B: I see.

哦，原来是那个原因，这样啊。

Ó, yuánlái shì nàge yuányīn, zhèyàng a.

Oh, so that was the reason — I see.

我明白你的意思。

Wǒ míngbai nǐ de yìsi.

I see what you mean.

Meaning: I see what you mean.

When to use: Use to show you understand someone’s point or reasoning.

A: 我觉得我们先做小规模试点更稳妥。 B: 我明白你的意思。

A: Wǒ juéde wǒmen xiān zuò xiǎo guīmó shìdiǎn gèng wěntuǒ. B: Wǒ míngbai nǐ de yìsi.

A: I think a small pilot is safer. B: I see what you mean.

你解释清楚了，我明白你的意思。

Nǐ jiěshì qīngchu le, wǒ míngbai nǐ de yìsi.

You explained it clearly — I see what you mean.

好的，我明白

Hǎo de, wǒ míngbai.

Sure, I understand.

Meaning: Sure, I understand.

When to use: Use to give a simple confirmation that you understand instructions or a plan.

A: 请把文件发给客户。 B: 好的，我明白。

A: Qǐng bǎ wénjiàn fā gěi kèhù. B: Hǎo de, wǒ míngbai.

A: Please send the document to the client. B: Sure, I understand.

会议时间改到下午两点，好的，我明白。

Huìyì shíjiān gǎi dào xiàwǔ liǎng diǎn, hǎo de, wǒ míngbai.

The meeting moved to 2 pm — sure, I understand.

Simplified Chinese - Agreement

1. Reading + Listening Practice

2. Conversational Listening Practice

3. Guided Practice

Which phrase means 'Me too.'?

Which phrase would you say to accept a suggestion and confirm you’ll do it?

Which phrase best reassures someone that a task is fine for you — 'No problem'?

Which phrase specifically means 'Got it.' (acknowledging instructions)?

Manager: We need you to work late tonight to finish the report. — You: No problem.

Everyone agrees to meet tomorrow? — Xiao Li: Yes, let's do that.

Colleague: We’ll move the meeting to the morning — what do you think? — You: I see what you mean.

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice