How to Say ‘I don't understand’ in Traditional Chinese
我不明白
💬 Usage Tip: Pronounced (wǒ bù míng-bai), useful when language barriers arise.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Don't hesitate to use it; locals appreciate you trying to understand.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
我
[wǒ]
I
A pronoun used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself.
我不明白這件事。
I don't understand this matter.
不
[bù]
not
Used to express negation or to give a negative response.
我不喜歡這個顏色。
I don't like this color.
明白
[míng bái]
understand
To comprehend or grasp the meaning of something.
我明白你的意思。
I understand your meaning.
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