How to Say ‘I understand’ in Simplified Chinese
理解理解
lǐ jiě lǐ jiě
[lee jyeh lee jyeh]
🇨🇳 In China: Repeating a verb like [理解理解] is a conversational way to sound friendly and smooth, not dramatic. In a taxi dispute, it helps show [I get your point] and can lower the tension.
Phrase Breakdown
理解
lǐ jiě
[lee jyeh]
to understand
Repeated for a reassuring, natural spoken tone to show sympathy and understanding.
理解理解，我给您选条不堵的路。
I understand, I understand. I'll choose a route for you that isn't congested.
理解
lǐ jiě
[lee jyeh]
to understand
Repeated for a reassuring, natural spoken tone to show sympathy and understanding.
理解理解，我给您选条不堵的路。
I understand, I understand. I'll choose a route for you that isn't congested.
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