Chinese phrase
哎呀，我没注意！ āi yā wǒ méi zhù yì
Meaning
Oops! I didn't notice!
When to use it
This phrase expresses surprise and a lack of awareness. It is often used as a gentle apology after a small accident.
Example dialogue
你关门时碰到我了。 nǐ guān mén shí pèng dào wǒ le
You bumped into me when you closed the door.
哎呀，我没注意！ āi yā wǒ méi zhù yì
Oops, I didn't notice!