Chinese phrase
我做不到 wǒ zuò bú dào
Meaning
I can't do it
When to use it
This phrase states that the speaker cannot complete a task. It can refuse a request or state a personal limit, and an apology can make the refusal softer.
Example dialogue
你今晚能帮我把沙发搬到三楼吗？ nǐ jīn wǎn néng bāng wǒ bǎ shā fā bān dào sān lóu ma
Can you help me move the sofa to the third floor tonight?
抱歉，我做不到，我一个人搬不动。 bào qiàn wǒ zuò bú dào wǒ yí gè rén bān bú dòng
Sorry, I can't do it. I can't move it by myself.