How to Say ‘Didn't hear’ in Traditional Chinese
沒聽到
💬 Usage Tip: [沒聽到] can imply accidentally ignoring something, often used jokingly.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Pretending '沒聽到' is a playful excuse used in jest during disagreements over TV choices.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
沒
[méi]
didn't hear
Phrase indicating the absence of auditory perception.
他說他沒聽到我在叫他遙控器。
He said he didn't hear me asking for the remote control.
聽到
[tīng dào]
hear
To listen and perceive a sound.
他說他沒聽到我在叫他遙控器。
He said he didn't hear me asking for the remote control.
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