Learning Chinese: How to Say "I'm Busy" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 我很忙
Pinyin: wǒ hěn máng
Pronunciation: wo3 hen3 mang2
English Translation: I'm busy
Usage:
"我很忙 (wǒ hěn máng)" is a common phrase used to express that you are busy or have a lot to do. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Example:
Chinese: 我很忙,没时间和你聊天。
Pinyin: Wǒ hěn máng, méi shíjiān hé nǐ liáo tiān.
English: I'm busy, I don't have time to chat with you.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "我很忙 (wǒ hěn máng)" that you may hear:
我很忙,没工夫。 (Wǒ hěn máng, méi gōngfu.)
我很忙,没空。 (Wǒ hěn máng, méi kòng.)
These variations all have the same meaning as "我很忙 (wǒ hěn máng)", but they may be used in different contexts or regions.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "我很忙 (wǒ hěn máng)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "I'm busy" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "我很忙 (wǒ hěn máng)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"我很忙 (wǒ hěn máng)" is a polite way to decline an invitation or request.
If you are very busy, you can also say "我特别忙 (wǒ tèbié máng)", which means "I'm very busy."
In some regions of China, people may also use "我走不开 (wǒ zǒu不开)" to say "I'm busy."
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