How to Say ‘I do not know’ in Traditional Chinese
我不知道
💬 Usage Tip: [我不知道] (wo bu-ji-dao) is a simple way to express uncertainty.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Admitting [我不知道] is seen as honest and humble.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
我
[wǒ]
I
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves.
我住在台北。
I live in Taipei.
不
[bù]
not
A negation term.
我不喜歡這個。
I don't like this.
知道
[zhī dào]
know
To have information in your mind.
我知道怎麼走。
I know how to go.
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