Chinese phrase
我跟不上 wǒ gēn bú shàng
Meaning
I can't keep up
When to use it
It expresses difficulty keeping up. It can describe losing track of an explanation or falling behind in an activity, often as a polite way to signal a need for help.
Example dialogue
这个概念有点复杂，我先举个例子。 zhè ge gài niàn yóu diǎn fù zá wǒ xiān jǔ gè lì zi
This concept is a little complicated, so I will give an example first.
老师，我跟不上。 lǎo shī wǒ gēn bú shàng
I can't keep up.