Chinese phrase
抱歉打扰您 bào qiàn dá rǎo nín
Meaning
sorry to bother you
When to use it
This is a polite apology for briefly interrupting someone. It often comes before a question or request, especially in formal situations or with someone unfamiliar.
Example dialogue
抱歉打扰您，国际处在哪？ bào qiàn dá rǎo nín guó jì chù zài nǎ
Sorry to bother you, where is the international office?
前面左转。 qián miàn zuó zhuǎn
Turn left up ahead.