How to Say “I don`t understand” in Chinese

If you haven`t reach HSK 6 yet or still not fully understand Chines culture, there are many chances to say “I don`t understand” in Chinese when communicating with Chinese people. It`s very practical and will help you avoiding many misunderstanding situations.

when don`t understand this language or the thing

• 我不懂

(Wǒ bù dǒng)

• 我听不懂

(wǒ tīng bù dǒng.)

• 我不明白

(wǒ bù míngbái.)

 

When you don`t hear it clearly

• 不好意思，我没听清楚。

(bù hǎoyìsi, wǒ méi tīng qīngchǔ.)

 

When you don`t understand the meaning

• 对不起，我不懂你的意思。

(Duìbùqǐ, wǒ bù dǒng nǐ de yìsi.)

• 对不起，我不明白你的意思。

(Duìbùqǐ, wǒ bù míngbái nǐ de yìsi.)

 

When you ask to repeat

• 请再说一次。

(Qǐng zàishuō yīcì.)

• 什么？

(Shénme?)

• 麻烦你再说一遍好吗？

(Máfan nǐ zài shuō yībiàn hǎo ma?)

 

“I understand”

• 我懂了

(Wǒ dǒngle)

• 我明白了

(wǒ míngbái le)

• 我理解

(wǒ lǐjiě)