How to Say ‘To leave a message’ in Simplified Chinese
留个言
liú gè yán
[liú guh yán]
💬 Usage Tip: The 个 (ge) slipped into 留言 (liú yán) makes the request sound casual and quick. 回个电话 works the same way.
Phrase Breakdown
留
liú
[liú]
to leave (behind)
To give or leave information for someone.
请留一下您的地址。
Please leave your address.
个
gè
[guh]
measure word
A general classifier used with nouns such as 活动.
说“这个活动”时，要用量词“个”。
When saying “this event,” you need the measure word 个.
言
yán
[yán]
words; message
Formal word for speech; in 留言 it means a message.
请在网上留言。
Please leave a message online.
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