Spoken Chinese: 对了 (duì le) - Oh, That's Right!

对了 (duì le) is a good spoken Chinese phrase to know.

It translates to “That’s right, …” or “Oh, that’s right”.

This phrase is used when you suddenly remember something and you say “Oh, that right!”


Examples:
1. 对了，我今天还没运动呢
duì le, wǒ jīntiān hái méi yùndòng ne
That's right, I still haven't exercised today yet

Quick Explanation:
You’ve suddenly remembered something you forgot to do

2. 对了，你考试考得怎么样?
duì le, ní kǎo shì kǎo dé zěn me yàng?
Oh that's right, how did your test go?

Possible Scenario:
You’re walking with your friend and suddenly remember he/she recently took a test

3. 对了，你可以帮我个忙吗?
duì le, ní kěyǐ bāng wǒ gè máng ma?
Oh, can you help me with something?

Possible Scenario:
You’ve suddenly remembered you have to do something that requires 2 people, and asked your friend for help

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