Скачать или смотреть Survival Chinese | How to Express Refusal More Appropriately in Chinese？

How do you say “no” in Chinese without sounding rude?


In this episode, we explore the difference between direct refusal and more natural, socially appropriate ways to decline in Mandarin.


 


⭐Simple & Direct Refusal


💔 Bù xíng.


不行。


No. / That won't work.


💔 Wǒ bù qù.


我不去。


I'm not going.


 


⭐More Natural Refusals


💕 Wǒ kěnéng méi bànfǎ cānjiā.


我可能没办法参加。


I may not be able to attend.


💕 Zhè cì kěnéng bù tài fāngbiàn.


这次可能不太方便。


It might not be convenient this time.


💕 Xièxiè nǐ de yāoqǐng, dàn wǒ yǐjīng yǒu ānpái le.


谢谢你的邀请，但我已经有安排了。


Thank you for the invitation, but I already have plans.





Want to sound more natural in every conversation?


Book a free 1-on-1 Mandarin trial at eChineseLearning.com (http://eChineseLearning.com) and start speaking confidently today!





Powered by Firstory Hosting (https://firstory.me/zh)