English–Chinese
“busy” in Chinese
How to say “busy” in Chinese
“Busy” in Chinese is 忙 (máng).
Tasks fill the available time and pull attention in several directions at once.
Example sentences with 忙
他今天太忙，没时间吃饭。tā jīn tiān tài máng méi shí jiān chī fàn
He is too busy today and has no time to eat.
Tips for using 忙
- Unlike English busy, this word focuses on tasks taking up time, so a crowded place or a working phone line usually needs a different Chinese expression.
Other Chinese words for “busy”
他最近工作很忙碌，周末也不休息。tā zuì jìn gōng zuò hěn máng lù zhōu mò yě bù xiū xī
He has been busy with work lately and does not rest on weekends.
最近工作很繁忙，没时间参加会议。zuì jìn gōng zuò hěn fán máng méi shí jiān cān jiā huì yì
Work has been very busy lately, leaving no time to attend meetings.
现在我没空，可以晚点再说吗？xiàn zài wǒ méi kòng ké yǐ wán diǎn zài shuō ma
I'm busy right now. Can we talk later?