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“get in the way” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinài shì

Example

别碍事，给我一点空间。bié ài shì gěi wǒ yì diǎn kōng jiān

Don't get in the way; give me some space.

Illustration for 碍事 (get in the way)

How to say “get in the way” in Chinese

“Get in the way” in Chinese is 碍事 (ài shì).

A person, object, or action that blocks the space or attention needed for something else to proceed.

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

Example sentences with 碍事

把行李放远一点，别碍事。bǎ xíng lǐ fàng yuǎn yì diǎn bié ài shì

Put the luggage a little farther away, and don't get in the way.

Tips for using 碍事

  • The expression is fairly direct in everyday speech, so a more polite phrase is safer with strangers, elders, or in formal situations.

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