How to say "I don't get it" in Chinese

我 (wǒ) is 'I', 不 (bù) is 'not', and 明白 (míngbai) means 'understand' or 'be clear'. It's a subject-verb structure with negation, similar to 不懂 but with a different verb.

Use 我不明白 when you don't understand something that was said or explained, especially if it's confusing or unclear. It's a bit more formal and thoughtful than 不懂. You might hear it in professional settings or when someone wants to be precise. In casual conversation, 不懂 is more common, but 不明白 is also fine. Don't worry about being too formal; it's widely understood.