Chinese phrase
这个不太方便说 zhè ge bú tài fāng biàn shuō
Meaning
This is a little difficult to discuss
When to use it
This says that a topic is a little difficult to discuss. It is a polite, indirect way to avoid answering or sharing details, often when the subject is private, sensitive, or not ready to be discussed.
Example dialogue
请问你能透露一下项目的具体进展吗？ qǐng wèn nǐ néng tòu lù yí xià xiàng mù dì jù tǐ jìn zhǎn ma
Could you share specific updates on the project's progress?
抱歉，这个不太方便说。 bào qiàn zhè ge bú tài fāng biàn shuō
Sorry, this is a little difficult to discuss.