What is the English translation for "好自为之" ?

[blackmondy]

This one sure will be much more challenging...

 

[k1976]

Good yourself Do?

 

[po2wq]

take gud care of urself ...

 

[jczzz]

formal tone: take responsibility for ur own actions
normal tone: ur responsible
slang: it's on u

 

[Hightech88]

"Take care of yourself" or "Take good care of yourself."

 

[blackmondy]

This term is usually used in a sarcastic manner by honkees. For example, when you fucked up in something important, and someone says 你好自为之, it means you are on your own and hopefully you can get away with it. I want a proper English translation that sounds just as sarcastic.

 

[Patriotmissile]

For your own good lo

 

[jczzz]

nuance of both languages is inherently different. for example, sarcasm conveyed in english is typically more subtle with emphasis on vocal intonation cues whereas wordplay is more common in chinese sarcasm.

maybe u can try
1. whatever floats ur boat
2. u got the world on a string
3. we'll see how it pans out

 

[LexLuthor]

This term is usually used in a sarcastic manner by honkees. For example, when you fucked up in something important, and someone says 你好自为之, it means you are on your own and hopefully you can get away with it. I want a proper English translation that sounds just as sarcastic.

"at your own peril"

 

[myfoot123]

You die your business.

 

[ykhuser]

it actually bad intention when using this phrase. laymen term..mean good luck to you...
bad intention..expect bad outcome to happened to you
if the person is kindhearted and said tis to u.. is actually take care of yourself

 

[Eisenhut]

Carpe diem

Do as you deem fit