How to say "My Chinese is not very good" in Chinese

我的中文不太好。

wǒ de Zhōngwén bú tài hǎo

My Chinese is not very good

Grammar and structure

This phrase uses 我的中文 (wǒ de Zhōngwén) for "my Chinese," 不 (bú) for negation, 太 (tài) for "too," and 好 (hǎo) for "good." It literally means "My Chinese is not too good."

When to use it

When introducing yourself, use this to politely indicate your language level. It's a common icebreaker and shows humility. In formal introductions, you might add 请多指教 (qǐng duō zhǐjiào, "please give me guidance"). Avoid using it if you're actually proficient; it may cause confusion.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “My Chinese is not very good” in Chinese?

“My Chinese is not very good” in Chinese is 我的中文不太好。 (wǒ de Zhōngwén bú tài hǎo).

How do you pronounce 我的中文不太好。?

我的中文不太好。 is pronounced wǒ de Zhōngwén bú tài hǎo.

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