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“disturb” in Chinese

Chinese

Also干扰 (gān rǎo)

Pronunciation

Pinyinfáng ài

Example

别妨碍我休息。bié fáng ài wǒ xiū xī

Don't disturb me while I'm resting.

Illustration for 妨碍 (disturb)

How to say “disturb” in Chinese

“Disturb” in Chinese is 妨碍 (fáng ài).

An outside force gets in the way and keeps a person or activity from proceeding smoothly.

Full entry for 妨碍: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 妨碍

他的行为妨碍了调查。tā de xíng wéi fáng ài le diào chá

His behavior hindered the investigation.

Tips for using 妨碍

  • In conversation, a direct negative command with this verb can sound stern, so a polite request or a brief reason helps match the intended tone.

Other Chinese words for “disturb”

请不要干扰他休息。qǐng bú yào gān rǎo tā xiū xī

Please don't disturb him while he is resting.

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