Chinese phrase
我不行 wǒ bù xíng
Meaning
I can't
When to use it
States that the speaker cannot do something. It can refer to ability, permission, or a practical possibility, and often serves as a brief reply to a request.
Example dialogue
你能签这个合同吗？ nǐ néng qiān zhè ge hé tóng ma
Can you sign this contract?
我不行，我没有签字的权限。 wǒ bù xíng wǒ méi yǒu qiān zì de quán xiàn
I can't. I don't have the authority to sign it.