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How to say “i don't care” in Chinese

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i don't care

Chinese · 中文

rude

Translation

我不在乎

Romanization

Wo bu zaihu

Pronunciation

woh boo dzye-hoo

When to use it

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

我不在乎 — a boundary-setting line in a tense conversation for "i don't care".

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FAQ

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How do you say "i don't care" in Chinese?+

You say "我不在乎" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Wo bu zaihu", and a simple pronunciation cue is "woh boo dzye-hoo".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as rude. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "woh boo dzye-hoo" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Wo bu zaihu".

When should I use it?+

Use this only when setting a boundary or responding to conflict. It can sound confrontational. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.