How to Say ‘Can you explain again?’ in Simplified Chinese
你能再解释一下吗？
💬 Usage Tip: The word [一下] adds politeness to the request.
🇨🇳 In China: Asking for clarifications is a sign you are engaged and eager to learn.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
you
Refers to the person being addressed.
你知道吗？
Do you know?
能
[néng]
can
Indicates ability to do something.
我们能赢。
We can win.
再
[zài]
again
Indicates repetition.
他又买了一个。
He bought another one again.
解释
[jiě shì]
explain
To make clear or understandable.
请解释一下这句话。
Please explain this sentence.
一下
[yī xià]
a bit
A small extent or degree.
等我一下。
Wait for me a bit.
吗
[ma]
question particle
Indicates a question at the end of a sentence.
你来看了吗？
Did you come to see?
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