“行” Explained: Say Yes, No, and Whatever Like a Native

Agreeing: “Okay!”
行!(Xíng!)
Simple, firm, enthusiastic.

Sarcastic “Fine Whatever”
行行行… (Xíng xíng xíng…)
Often said quickly and repeatedly = “Fine, whatever you say (I give up).”

Refusal: “Not Okay”
不行!(Bù xíng!)
Clear “No!” — no negotiation.

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