How do you say "Could you explain again?" in Simplified Chinese?

"Could you explain again?" in Simplified Chinese is "可以再解释一遍吗？". This phrase is commonly used in China.

What does "可以再解释一遍吗？" mean in English?

"可以再解释一遍吗？" means "Could you explain again?" in English. Usage tip: Adding [一遍] (yībiàn) softens the request by indicating a repeat action.

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How to Say ‘Could you explain again?’ in Simplified Chinese

可以再解释一遍吗？

kě yǐ zài jiě shì yī biàn ma

[kě yǐ zài jiě shì yī biàn ma]

💬 Usage Tip: Adding [一遍] (yībiàn) softens the request by indicating a repeat action.

🇨🇳 In China: Patience in repeating explanations can reflect politeness and respect.

Phrase Breakdown

可以

kě yǐ

[kě yǐ]

can

Used to indicate possibility or capability.

Example

你可以帮我吗？

Can you help me?

再

zài

[zài]

again

Once more; another time.

Example

请再说一遍。

Please say it again.

解释

jiě shì

[jiě shì]

explain

To make something clear by describing it in more detail.

Example

他会详细地解释这个问题。

He will explain the problem in detail.

一遍

yī biàn

one more time

Completing an action from start to finish once more.

Example

请再写一遍。

Please write it one more time.

Words in this phrase

一

yī

[yī]

one

The number representing a single unit.

Example

请等一等。

Please wait a moment.

遍

biàn

[biàn]

time

Refers to an occurrence or count of an event.

Example

请说三遍。

Please say it three times.

吗

[ma]

question mark

Used at the end of a sentence to indicate a question.

Example

你好吗？

How are you?

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