How to Say ‘I do not understand’ in Traditional Chinese
我不懂
💬 Usage Tip: [懂] means 'to understand', a handy word when you're confused.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: If you ever feel lost in translation, saying this politely can earn you some linguistic help from locals.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
我
[wǒ]
I
Refers to oneself.
我喜歡運動。
I like to exercise.
不
[bù]
not
Indicates negation.
他不喜歡吃辣。
He doesn't like spicy food.
懂
[dǒng]
understand
Comprehend or grasp the meaning.
我不懂這個問題。
I don't understand this question.
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