对不起
duìbuqǐ
I'm sorry
How to say "excuse me" in Chinese
打扰一下
dǎrǎo yíxià
Excuse me (to interrupt)
Grammar and structure
打扰 (dǎrǎo) means "to disturb," and 一下 (yíxià) is a softener meaning "a bit." Together it's "disturb a moment," a polite way to interrupt.
When to use it
Use 打扰一下 to get someone's attention before asking a question, like a stranger or a shop assistant. It's polite and common. English speakers might say "excuse me" but remember to add 一下 to soften the request.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Excuse me (to interrupt)” in Chinese?
“Excuse me (to interrupt)” in Chinese is 打扰一下 (dǎrǎo yíxià).
How do you pronounce 打扰一下?
打扰一下 is pronounced dǎrǎo yíxià.
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