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Lesson

Is That OK? (好吗)

1. Explain it simply

First say your suggestion or plan as a normal statement.

Then add 好吗? at the very end to ask 'OK?' or 'shall we?'

好吗? always comes last; never put it in the middle or at the front.

2. Show examples

我们一起去吃饭,好吗?

Wǒmen yīqǐ qù chī fàn, hǎo ma?

Sandhi:Wǒmen yìqǐ qù chī fàn, hǎo ma?

Let's eat together, OK?

proposal + 好吗

你明天给我打电话,好吗?

Nǐ míngtiān gěi wǒ dǎ diànhuà, hǎo ma?

Call me tomorrow, OK?

request + 好吗

你等我一下,好吗?

Nǐ děng wǒ yīxià, hǎo ma?

Sandhi:Nǐ děng wǒ yíxià, hǎo ma?

Wait for me a moment, OK?

好吗 always at the end

3. Share a tip

Say your whole idea first, then tag 好吗? onto the end — it is a softer, more polite way to invite someone to agree than a plain command.