How to Say ‘I'm busy.’ in Simplified Chinese
我有事。
wǒ yǒu shì
[wo yǒu shì]
🇨🇳 In China: 我有事 is a vague, face-saving way to decline. It doesn't necessarily mean no forever, but if it keeps coming up, take the hint.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[wo]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我明天有空。
I am free tomorrow.
有事
yǒu shì
[yǒu shì]
to have something to do; to need help
Means having a matter, problem, or business to deal with.
你有事吗？
Do you need something?
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