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

您能再说一遍吗？

nín néng zài shuō yī biàn ma

[neen nung dzeye shuō yi biàn ma]

💬 Usage Tip: Add 吗 to the end of any statement to make it a yes/no question; the word order stays the same.

Phrase Breakdown

您能

nín néng

could you

您 (nín) is the polite form of 你. 能 (néng) means 'can'. Both are rising second tones.

Example

您能帮我吗？

Could you help me?

Words in this phrase

您

nín

[neen]

you (polite)

A respectful form of “you,” used when speaking politely to someone, such as a recruiter or company representative.

Example

很高兴认识您，希望向您多学习。

It’s a pleasure to meet you; I hope to learn more from you.

能

néng

[nung]

can; be able to

Expresses ability or possibility to do something.

Example

能帮到你，我也很开心。

If I can help you, I’m also very happy.

再说一遍吗？

zài shuō yī biàn ma

say it again?

吗 at the end makes this a polite request.

Example

你可以再说一遍吗？

Can you say it again?

Words in this phrase

再

zài

[dzeye]

again; then

Often used to mean doing something one more time or at a later point.

Example

我们下次再约吧。

Let’s arrange another time next time.

说

shuō

[shuō]

to say; to speak

A basic verb for saying something out loud.

Example

老师说明天开会。

The teacher said there's a meeting tomorrow.

一

yī

[yi]

one

The first and smallest number in decimal numerals.

Example

她只说了一句话。

She only said one sentence.

遍

biàn

[biàn]

time (measure word for a complete action)

Measure word counting how many times an action is done from start to finish.

Example

这本书我看了两遍。

I have read this book twice.

吗

[ma]

question particle

A sentence-final particle used to turn a statement into a yes-no question.

Example

你是第一次来吗？这里的“吗”表示提问。

Is this your first time here? Here, 吗 marks a question.

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