Chinese phrase
我不参加 wǒ bù cān jiā
Meaning
I can't participate
When to use it
Says that the speaker will not take part. It is a direct way to decline an activity or invitation, often followed by a reason.
Example dialogue
明天的客户演示，你能来吗？ míng tiān de kè hù yǎn shì nǐ néng lái ma
Can you come to tomorrow's client presentation?
对不起，我不参加，我有别的安排。 duì bù qǐ wǒ bù cān jiā wǒ yǒu bié de ān pái
Sorry, I can't participate because I have another appointment.