How to say “I can't speak Chinese” in Chinese

“I can't speak Chinese” in Chinese is 我不会说中文。, written in pinyin as Wǒ bú huì shuō Zhōngwén..

我不会说中文。

Wǒ bú huì shuō Zhōngwén.

I can't speak Chinese.

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What each part of 我不会说中文。 actually means.

When you use it

Say this first and people often switch to simpler words or start helping with gestures.

Use 我不会说中文。 in travel situations. Airports, trains, directions and asking for help.

Common questions

How do you say "I can't speak Chinese" in Chinese?
"I can't speak Chinese" in Chinese is 我不会说中文。 — written in pinyin as Wǒ bú huì shuō Zhōngwén.. It is a travel phrase you would use in China.
What does 我不会说中文。 mean in Chinese?
我不会说中文。 (Wǒ bú huì shuō Zhōngwén.) means "I can't speak Chinese". Broken down word by word: 我 (wǒ) means "I"; 不 (bù) means "not"; 会 (huì) means "can (learned skill)"; 说 (shuō) means "to speak"; 中文 (Zhōngwén) means "Chinese language".
When would you use "I can't speak Chinese" in Chinese?
Say this first and people often switch to simpler words or start helping with gestures. You would say 我不会说中文。 (Wǒ bú huì shuō Zhōngwén.) in everyday conversation.

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