contextual
How do I say ‘whatever’?
Natural, but its emotional meaning depends heavily on tone and the relationship.
随便吧
Whatever / you decide.
LITERAL
As you please.
WHAT IT REALLY MEANS
Whatever / you decide.
WHEN IT FITS
Letting another person chooseShowing genuine flexibilityExpressing annoyance or emotional withdrawal with a flat tone
The dictionary meaning of 随便 is broad, but real conversations supply the emotion. A warm tone can mean “anything is fine”; a flat or clipped tone can close the conversation.
When harmony matters, 我都可以 is usually clearer and friendlier.
HOW PEOPLE ACTUALLY SAY IT
晚饭吃什么？随便，我都可以。
What should we eat for dinner? Anything is fine with me.
Genuinely flexible choice你爱怎么想就怎么想，随便吧。
Think whatever you want. Whatever.
Dismissive and annoyedCHOOSE BY SITUATION
我都可以
Anything works for me.
You want to sound cooperative rather than indifferent你决定吧
You decide.
You are intentionally handing the choice to someone else