English–Chinese
“um” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinè
Example
呃，你能再说一遍吗？è nǐ néng zài shuō yí biàn ma
Um, could you say that again?
How to say “um” in Chinese
“Um” in Chinese is 呃 (è).
A small spoken signal that marks a pause while the speaker searches for words.
Example sentences with 呃
呃，那个，我昨天看过那部电影。è nà ge wǒ zuó tiān kàn guò nà bù diàn yǐng
Um, well, I watched that movie yesterday.
Tips for using 呃
- Repeated fillers can make a speaker sound less prepared in a formal presentation, whereas a short silent pause usually sounds more controlled.