请再说一遍

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Please Say That Again" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 请再说一遍
Pinyin: qǐng zài shuō yī biàn
Pronunciation: qǐng4 zài4 shuō1 yī4 biàn4
English Translation: Please say that again

Usage:

"请再说一遍 (qǐng zài shuō yī biàn)" is a polite way to ask someone to repeat what they just said. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 对不起，我没听清。请再说一遍。
Pinyin: Duìbùqǐ, wǒ méi tīng qīng. Qǐng zài shuō yī biàn.
English: Sorry, I didn't hear clearly. Please say that again.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "请再说一遍 (qǐng zài shuō yī biàn)" that you may hear:

再说一遍 (zài shuō yī biàn): A more direct way to ask someone to repeat themselves.
麻烦再说一遍 (máfan zài shuō yī biàn): A more polite way to ask someone to repeat themselves, literally meaning "please trouble yourself to say it again."

Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "请再说一遍 (qǐng zài shuō yī biàn)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "please say that again" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "请再说一遍 (qǐng zài shuō yī biàn)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

"请再说一遍 (qǐng zài shuō yī biàn)" is typically used when you didn't hear something clearly or when you want someone to repeat something for confirmation.
To be even more polite, you can add "谢谢 (xièxie)" (thank you) to the end of the phrase, like this: "请再说一遍，谢谢 (qǐng zài shuō yī biàn, xièxie)."
In some regions of China, people may also use "哈 (ha)" or "啥 (sha)" to ask someone to repeat themselves. However, these expressions are more informal and should be used with caution.