How to Say ‘This is my fault.’ in Simplified Chinese
这是我的问题
zhè shì wǒ de wèn tí
[juh shir waw duh wèntí]
🇨🇳 In China: A driver who openly admits a mistake like this is defusing the dispute. They will often follow it with a discount or by charging only the app's estimate.
Phrase Breakdown
这是
zhè shì
this is
这 (zhè) and 是 (shì) are both 4th tone. Keep the retroflex zh and sh sounds.
这是我朋友。
This is my friend.
Words in this phrase
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
是
shì
[shir]
to be; is; are
A linking verb meaning 'to be.' It connects a subject with identity or description.
她是医生。
She is a doctor.
我的问题
wǒ de wèn tí
my problem / my fault
问题 (wèn tí) means 'problem'. Here it means 'my fault'. 的 is light.
不是你的问题。
It's not your fault.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun, used to refer to yourself.
我也想了解这个公司的文化。
I also want to understand this company’s culture.
的
de
[duh]
's; possessive particle
Links a person or thing to what belongs to them, like your in English.
你的笑容很有感染力。
Your smile is very infectious.
问题
wèn tí
[wèntí]
fault; mistake
Here means responsibility for an error.
不是你的问题。
It's not your fault.
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