NeutralThanks & Apologies

How to say "Sorry to bother you" in Chinese

不好意思打扰你

bù hǎo yìsi dǎrǎo nǐ

Pronunciation tip: "boo haow ee-sir daow-raow nee"

Example Sentences

不好意思打扰你,能问你个问题吗?

Bù hǎoyìsi dǎrǎo nǐ, néng wèn nǐ gè wèntí ma?

Sorry to bother you, can I ask you a question?

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