听起来靠谱

• Pinyin: tīng qǐ lái kào pǔ
• Hanzi breakdown: 听起来 (sounds) + 靠谱 (reliable) -> sounds workable.

Meaning

That sounds reliable or reasonable.

It is a cautious approval, not a final guarantee. 靠谱 means dependable, sensible, or trustworthy in everyday speech.

Examples

1. 这个时间表听起来靠谱。 This timeline sounds reasonable.
2. 他的解释听起来靠谱。 His explanation sounds credible.
3. 先小范围试试，听起来靠谱。 Start with a small pilot; that sounds reasonable.

Usage Guide

Context: planning, work chat, friends

Tone: cautiously approving

Do Say

• 这个时间表听起来靠谱。
• 他的解释听起来靠谱。

Don't Say

• Do not present it as verified fact; it only says the idea sounds reasonable.

Common Mistakes

• Do not present it as verified fact; it only says the idea sounds reasonable.

Origin & History

Based on the colloquial adjective 靠谱, meaning reliable or likely to work.

Cultural Context

Era: 2020s

Generation: Mainland Chinese internet users across Gen Z and Millennials

Social background: Students, office workers, creators, and casual online commenters

Regional notes: Broadly understood in Mainland Chinese conversation and comments.