要不要
yào bu yào
do you want to
要不要一起去吃饭？
Do you want to go eat together?
informal
A casual way to ask someone if they want to do something together or participate in an activity.
要不要一起看电影？
Do you want to watch a movie together?
要不要来杯咖啡？
Do you want a cup of coffee?
This phrase is commonly used in informal settings to invite someone to join an activity or to ask if they want something.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Casual Invitation
Use '要不要' to invite someone to do something in a relaxed and friendly way.
Word Origin
Derived from the combination of the verbs 要 (yào, to want) and 不要 (bùyào, don't want), forming a question to ask about someone's desire or willingness.
Usage Notes
This phrase is very common in everyday Chinese and is used to make invitations or offers in a friendly and casual manner. It can be used with a variety of activities or items.
Word Breakdown
要
want
verb不要
don't want
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