Chinese phrase
我理解这句话是在说〜 wǒ lí jiě zhè jù huà shì zài shuō 〜
Meaning
I understand this sentence as saying ___
When to use it
It introduces an interpretation of a statement. It presents the speaker's understanding and often comes before a paraphrase or clarification, with a neutral, careful tone.
Example dialogue
合同里这一条怎么理解？ hé tóng lǐ zhè yì tiáo zěn me lí jiě
How should this clause in the contract be interpreted?
我理解这句话是在说双方要在签字前确认联系方式。 wǒ lí jiě zhè jù huà shì zài shuō shuāng fāng yào zài qiān zì qián què rèn lián xì fāng shì
I understand this sentence as saying that both sides should confirm their contact information before signing.