Chinese phrase

我不懂 wǒ bù dǒng

Meaning

I don't understand

When to use it

This phrase says that the speaker does not understand. It is used to ask for a clearer explanation or a repeat, often in a polite way.

Example dialogue

你刚才说的那个词是什么意思? nǐ gāng cái shuō de nà ge cí shì shén me yì si

What does that word you just said mean?

我不懂,能再说一遍吗? wǒ bù dǒng néng zài shuō yí biàn ma

I don't understand. Could you say it again?

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