How to say “I don’t understand” in Chinese

Say that you did not understand, ask someone to repeat it or write it down, and ask what something means in Chinese.

Useful phrases

wǒ bù dǒng

I don't understand

wǒ bù míngbai

I don't get it

qǐng zài shuō yí biàn

Please say it again

nǐ shuō shénme?

What did you say?

zhège yòng Zhōngwén zěnme shuō?

How do you say this in Chinese?

zhè shì shénme yìsi?

What does this mean?

nǐ huì shuō Yīngyǔ ma?

Do you speak English?

qǐng xiě xiàlái

Please write it down

qǐng děng yíxià

Please wait a moment