NeutralThanks & Apologies

How to say "Excuse me" in Chinese

不好意思

bù hǎo yìsi

Pronunciation tip: "boo haow ee-sir"

✎Example Sentences

不好意思，请问现在几点？

Bù hǎoyìsi, qǐngwèn xiànzài jǐ diǎn?

Excuse me, what time is it?

不好意思，让一下。

Bù hǎoyìsi, ràng yīxià.

Excuse me, let me through.

💡Cultural Note

Used for minor apologies or to get attention. Less serious than 对不起.

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Related phrases

Thank you

谢谢

Thanks a lot

非常感谢

Thank you very much

非常感谢你

You're welcome

不客气

No problem

没关系

My pleasure

荣幸之至

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