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If you've ever found yourself in a conversation in Chinese, overwhelmed by a flurry of words you don't quite understand, it's likely that you've instinctively fallen back on the phrase "听不懂 (tīng bù dǒng)"—meaning "I don't understand."
And while it's certainly functional...
... relying too heavily on this phrase can limit your progress and even discourage native speakers from engaging with you further.
So let’s move beyond “听不懂” and discover how to make your Chinese conversations more dynamic and engaging!

"我听不懂" (Wǒ tīng bù dǒng) – "I don't understand (what I heard)."
"我不明白" (Wǒ bù míngbái) – "I don't understand."

If you've ever found yourself in a conversation in Chinese, overwhelmed by a flurry of words you don't quite understand, it's likely that you've instinctively fallen back on the phrase "听不懂 (tīng bù dǒng)"—meaning "I don't understand."
And while it's certainly functional...
... relying too heavily on this phrase can limit your progress and even discourage native speakers from engaging with you further.
So let’s move beyond “听不懂” and discover how to make your Chinese conversations more dynamic and engaging!
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Better Ways to Say "I Don't Understand" in Chinese
If you’ve ever found yourself in a conversation in Chinese and needed to say, “I don’t understand,” you’re not alone. Most learners begin by using the basic phrases:
"我听不懂" (Wǒ tīng bù dǒng) – "I don't understand (what I heard)."
"我不明白" (Wǒ bù míngbái) – "I don't understand."
While these phrases get the message across, they can sometimes end the conversation abruptly. If your goal is to keep the dialogue flowing, it’s important to learn more nuanced ways to express confusion or ask for clarification. Today, we'll explore some useful phrases for different scenarios where you might not understand, so you can sound more natural and keep the conversation going smoothly.
Common Scenarios When You Might Not Understand:
When You Don’t Hear Someone Clearly
When Someone Speaks Too Fast
When the Overall Meaning is Unclear
When They Use a Specific Word or Phrase You Don’t Know
When You Think You’ve Understood and Want to Confirm
Scenario 1: When You Don’t Hear Someone Clearly
Imagine you're on a crowded subway, and you can't hear your friend well. In such cases, you’ll need to politely ask for repetition. Here are some handy phrases:
不好意思！我没听清楚。
(Bù hǎo yìsi! Wǒ méi tīng qīngchǔ.)
"Excuse me, I didn't hear you clearly."
请再说一遍。
(Qǐng zài shuō yī biàn.)
"Please sa

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