我建议...
I suggest...
直訳: I (我) suggest/recommend (建议)
Use it to offer helpful advice politely without sounding bossy or demanding.
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- A polite way to offer advice or opinions to others.
- Place it at the start of a sentence followed by action.
- Perfect for work, restaurants, and helping friends solve problems.
意味
This is the most direct and polite way to offer your opinion or advice to someone. It is like saying 'I suggest' or 'My recommendation is' when you want to be helpful without being too pushy.
主な例文
3 / 6Ordering food at a restaurant
我建议点这道菜，它是这里的招牌。
I suggest ordering this dish; it is the specialty here.
In a professional office meeting
我建议我们先看数据，再做决定。
I suggest we look at the data first before making a decision.
Texting a friend who is lost
我建议你打个车过来，比较快。
I suggest you take a taxi here; it's faster.
文化的背景
In modern Chinese society, directness is increasing, but 'saving face' remains vital. Using this phrase allows you to offer expertise without sounding like a 'jiaoshi' (teacher) who knows everything. It reflects the shift toward professional, collaborative communication in modern China.
The 'Softener' Trick
Add '一下' (yí xià) after the verb to make your suggestion sound even friendlier. For example: '我建议你休息一下'.
Don't Over-Suggest
In China, giving too many suggestions can sometimes be seen as 'guǎn de tài kuān' (meddling). Use it when invited or when truly helpful.
15秒でわかる
- A polite way to offer advice or opinions to others.
- Place it at the start of a sentence followed by action.
- Perfect for work, restaurants, and helping friends solve problems.
What It Means
我建议 is your go-to tool for giving advice in Chinese. It is clear, polite, and incredibly versatile. It shows you have an idea but you are leaving the final choice to the other person. Think of it as a gentle nudge rather than a command. It is the verbal equivalent of pointing at a delicious dish on a menu.
How To Use It
Using this phrase is a piece of cake. Just put 我建议 at the start of your sentence. Then follow it immediately with the action you think is best. For example, 我建议你早点睡觉 (I suggest you go to sleep early). You do not need any fancy grammar particles like de or le to make it work. It is a simple Subject-Verb-Object structure that never fails. You can use it with friends, coworkers, or even your boss if you are feeling helpful.
When To Use It
Use it whenever you want to share a better way of doing things. At a restaurant? 我建议点这个 (I suggest ordering this). In a meeting? 我建议我们明天再谈 (I suggest we talk tomorrow). It is perfect for those moments when a friend is complaining about a problem and you have the solution. It sounds proactive and thoughtful. It is also great for texting when you want to sound helpful but keep things brief.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid using 我建议 when you are actually giving a direct order. If you are a drill sergeant, this phrase is too soft for you! Also, do not use it with elders or people of much higher status unless they specifically ask for your opinion. In those cases, it might come off as a bit too bold. If someone is crying and needs a hug, maybe skip the 'suggestions' and just listen first. Logic is great, but timing is everything.
Cultural Background
Chinese culture values 'mianzi' or face. Giving advice can sometimes be tricky because you do not want to imply the other person is wrong. 我建议 is the 'safe' bridge. It acknowledges the other person's agency while offering a path forward. It became a staple of modern Mandarin as social structures became more horizontal and professional. It is much more common in urban settings and offices than in traditional, hierarchical family structures.
Common Variations
If you want to sound even more polite, you can say 我的建议是... (My suggestion is...). This adds a tiny bit of distance that makes it feel less like you are telling them what to do. For a very casual vibe with close friends, you might just say 建议你... and drop the 'I' entirely. It sounds punchy and direct, like a quick tip between besties. If you are feeling extra formal, try 提个建议 (to raise a suggestion).
使い方のコツ
This phrase is safe for nearly all social registers. It is direct enough for clarity but soft enough for politeness. Avoid using it repeatedly in a single conversation to prevent sounding bossy.
The 'Softener' Trick
Add '一下' (yí xià) after the verb to make your suggestion sound even friendlier. For example: '我建议你休息一下'.
Don't Over-Suggest
In China, giving too many suggestions can sometimes be seen as 'guǎn de tài kuān' (meddling). Use it when invited or when truly helpful.
The Hot Water Secret
The most common suggestion you will ever hear in China is '我建议你多喝热水' (I suggest you drink more hot water). It is the universal cure for everything from a cold to a broken heart!
例文
6我建议点这道菜，它是这里的招牌。
I suggest ordering this dish; it is the specialty here.
A classic way to help a friend navigate a menu.
我建议我们先看数据，再做决定。
I suggest we look at the data first before making a decision.
Professional and constructive contribution to a discussion.
我建议你打个车过来，比较快。
I suggest you take a taxi here; it's faster.
Practical advice delivered via text.
我建议你洗个澡，你闻起来像个包子。
I suggest you take a shower; you smell like a steamed bun.
Using a formal structure for a silly, personal joke.
我建议你休息一下，别太累了。
I suggest you take a break; don't get too tired.
Showing care through a gentle recommendation.
我建议贵公司考虑这个方案。
I suggest your company considers this proposal.
Standard professional phrasing for business correspondence.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct word to complete the suggestion.
___ 你多喝热水，对身体好。
‘我建议’ is the natural way to offer health advice. ‘命令’ (command) and ‘要求’ (demand) are too aggressive.
Complete the sentence to suggest going to the cinema.
我建议我们今天晚上 ___ 。
After ‘我建议’, use the base form of the action without past tense markers like ‘le’.
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Formality of Giving Advice
Dropping the 'I' for speed
建议你...
The standard, safe version
我建议...
Noun-based, very polite
我的建议是...
Where to use '我建议'
At the Office
Suggesting a deadline
With Friends
Picking a movie
Travel
Recommending a hotel
Shopping
Picking a color
よくある質問
10 問Not at all! It is a neutral phrase. You can use it with your boss or your best friend without it sounding weird.
Yes, you can. For example, 谢谢你的建议 means 'Thank you for your suggestion.' It works as both a verb and a noun.
‘建议’ is a constructive suggestion for the future. ‘意见’ often refers to a critical opinion or a complaint about something already done.
It is not necessarily rude, but it is better to wait until they ask. If you must, use 我有个小建议 (I have a small suggestion) to sound more humble.
Simply add '不' (bù). Say 我不建议你这样做 (I don't suggest you do this).
Yes! You can say 我建议大家... (I suggest everyone...). It is very common in group chats or meetings.
You can, but you don't have to. 我建议你去 and 我建议你应该去 are both correct, but the first one is more concise.
Try saying 我个人建议... (I personally suggest...). Adding 'personally' makes it clear it is just your humble opinion.
Absolutely. It is the standard way to propose a course of action in a professional Chinese email.
Avoid using past tense markers like 了 (le) immediately after 建议. It is about a future action, so 我建议了你... sounds awkward.
関連フレーズ
我的想法是...
My idea is...
提议
To propose (slightly more formal/structured)
推荐
To recommend (usually for products or people)
你觉得呢？
What do you think? (Often follows a suggestion)
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