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Translation
我不知道
Romanization
Wo bu zhidao
Pronunciation
woh boo jir-daow
When to use it
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.
Example
我不知道 — a natural sentence for ordinary conversation for "i don't know".
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You say "我不知道" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Wo bu zhidao", and a simple pronunciation cue is "woh boo jir-daow".
This entry is marked as safe. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.
Use "woh boo jir-daow" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Wo bu zhidao".
Use this in everyday conversation. These phrases are generally safe for work, travel, and casual interactions. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.