How to say "Could you say that again?" in Chinese

可以再说一遍吗?

kěyǐ zài shuō yí biàn ma?

Could you say that again?

Grammar and structure

This is a polite request: 可以 (kěyǐ, can) + 再 (zài, again) + 说 (shuō, say) + 一遍 (yí biàn, one time) + 吗 (ma). The 再 indicates repetition.

When to use it

Use this when you didn't catch what someone said, especially in directions or announcements. It's polite and appropriate for any situation. Avoid using just "什么?" which is too casual and can seem rude.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Could you say that again?” in Chinese?

“Could you say that again?” in Chinese is 可以再说一遍吗? (kěyǐ zài shuō yí biàn ma?).

How do you pronounce 可以再说一遍吗??

可以再说一遍吗? is pronounced kěyǐ zài shuō yí biàn ma?.

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