English–Chinese
“by the way” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshuō qǐ lái
Example
说起来，你喜欢吃辣吗？shuō qǐ lái nǐ xǐ huān chī là ma
By the way, do you like spicy food?
How to say “by the way” in Chinese
“By the way” in Chinese is 说起来 (shuō qǐ lái).
Speech briefly turns toward an associated idea without leaving the main conversational thread.
Example sentences with 说起来
说起来，他上次来忘了带钥匙。shuō qǐ lái tā shàng cì lái wàng le dài yào shi
By the way, he forgot to bring his keys the last time he came.
Tips for using 说起来
- The expression is especially natural in spoken conversation, while a more explicit linking phrase often fits better in formal writing.