How do you politely decline something in Chinese?

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Nov 29 • 838 read

I just want to know how to say no politely in Chinese. I've already translated it in Google Translate but Im not sure if the translation is correct.

Answer

Zuziaczek

It depends what are you saying "no" to. For example:
- I'm sorry, but I can't go. 对不起，但是我没办法去。
- I'm sorry, but I have to handle something, and can't help you. 对不起，但是我有点事，不会帮你。
Usually, you need to say "I'm sorry" (对不起） and then give some reason for why you are saying no.
When it' s somehing simple like when they ask you If you want something in the shop or restaurant you can also say "no need, thanks" - “不用，谢谢”

0 • Reply • Dec 16

Xiaoyu Teacher

1.不好意思,（我不能/我不会/我不行/我不可以）

2.对不起，我不（verb）……（我不能/我不会/我不行/我不可以）

0 • Reply • Dec 13

ql.ostr

不好意思！
对不起，但是......

0 • Reply • Dec 13

loro

(Instead of replying 不要, it will be better to say like these below.)
situation1
Q: 我们要去看电影，你要一起来吗?
A: 抱歉/不好意思，我那天有事，没办法去。

situation2
Q: 你要吃吃看吗?
A: 不用，谢谢。你吃就好。