走吧
zǒu ba
let us go / let us leave
走吧 is a natural way to suggest leaving or starting to go somewhere. The 吧 softens the suggestion, making it friendly rather than commanding.
Example sentences
时间到了，走吧。
Shíjiān dào le, zǒu ba.
Time is up, let us go.
吃完了，我们走吧。
Chī wán le, wǒmen zǒu ba.
Finished eating, let us go.
How to use 走吧 in practice
走吧 is a daily life item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin zǒu ba, then connect it to the meaning “let us go / let us leave” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 时间到了，走吧。 / 吃完了，我们走吧。.
When you practice 走吧, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 走吧 only as “let us go / let us leave” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Chinese travel phrases, start a short conversation, and use 走吧 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 走吧 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only zǒu ba, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
Practice related pages
FAQ
Is 走吧 too direct?
Not with 吧. Without 吧 (走!), it would sound like a command. With 吧, it is a friendly suggestion — like "shall we go?"
How can I remember 走吧 faster?
Say 走吧 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 走吧 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 走吧 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach