Learning Chinese: How to Say "Can You Say That Again?" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 再说一遍
Pinyin: zài shuō yī biàn
Pronunciation: zai4 shuo1 yi1 bian4
English Translation: Can you say that again?
Usage:
"再说一遍 (zài shuō yī biàn)" is a polite way to ask someone to repeat what they just said, especially if you didn't hear or understand it clearly. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Example:
Chinese: 对不起,我没听清楚,你可以再说一遍吗?
Pinyin: Duìbùqǐ, wǒ méi tīng qīng chǔ, nǐ kěyǐ zài shuō yī biàn ma?
English: Excuse me, I didn't hear clearly, can you say that again?
Variations:
There are a few variations of "再说一遍 (zài shuō yī biàn)" that you may hear:
请再说一遍 (qǐng zài shuō yī biàn): A more formal way to ask someone to repeat themselves.
麻烦你再说一遍 (máfan nǐ zài shuō yī biàn): A more polite way to ask someone to repeat themselves.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "再说一遍 (zài shuō yī biàn)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "can you say that again?" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "再说一遍 (zài shuō yī biàn)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"再说一遍 (zài shuō yī biàn)" is typically used when you didn't hear or understand something clearly.
To be more specific, you can add a question word to the end of the phrase, such as:
再说一遍好吗?(zài shuō yī biàn hǎo ma?) - Can you say that again, please?
再说一遍名字 (zài shuō yī biàn míngzì) - Can you say your name again?
再说一遍慢一点 (zài shuō yī biàn màn yī diǎn) - Can you say that again more slowly?
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