How to Say ‘So’ in Simplified Chinese
这么
zhè me
[ze me]
💬 Usage Tip: [这么] often means "like this / this way," not just plain "so." In [就这么定了], it means "settle it this way," and you can reuse it in [就这么说定了] "then it's agreed like that."
Phrase Breakdown
这么
zhè me
[ze me]
so
Used to indicate extent or degree, often in connection with adjectives.
这么好吃的菜，不吃可惜。
Such delicious food, it's a pity not to eat.
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