Chinese Vocabulary: Not Understanding

Unlock the key phrases to navigate confusing situations when not understanding in Chinese.

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Vocabulary List

English Chinese Pronunciation
Can you explain again?
请再解释一遍
qing zai jie shi yi bian
Can you repeat that?
请再重复一遍
qing zai chong fu yi bian
Come again?
请再说一遍
qing zai shuo yi bian
Excuse me?
对不起
dui bu qi
I didn't catch that.
我没听明白
wo mei ting ming bai
I don't get it.
我不明白
wo bu ming bai
I need clarification.
我需要澄清
wo xu yao cheng qing
I'm at a loss.
我不知道怎么办
wo bu zhi dao zen me ban
I'm confused.
我感到困惑
wo gan dao kun hu
I'm lost.
我迷路了
wo mi lu le
I'm not following.
我没听懂
wǒ méi tīng dǒng
Pardon?
请再说一遍
qing zai shuo yi bian
Say again?
对不起
dui bu qi
Sorry?
你说什么?
nǐ shuō shénme?
What did you say?
什么?
shénme?.

Cultural Insight: Not Understanding in Chinese

In Chinese culture, it is common to avoid direct disagreement or saying ‘no’ outright. If someone responds with ‘不好意思’ (bù hǎo yìsi) or ‘对不起’ (duìbuqǐ), they may not actually understand or agree with you. It’s important to pay attention to non-verbal cues and context in these situations.

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