Chinese Phone Call Phrases
Learn Mandarin phone phrases like hello, may I ask, I cannot hear clearly, and please wait.
Useful phrases
喂，你好。
Wéi, nǐ hǎo.
Hello.
我听不清。
Wǒ tīng bù qīng.
I cannot hear clearly.
请稍等一下。
Qǐng shāo děng yíxià.
Please wait a moment.
How to use this pattern
Phone Chinese needs opening phrases and repair phrases when you cannot hear.
Practice routine
Practice “我听不清，请再说一遍”.
Common mistake
When answering calls, “喂” is common, not a direct hello translation.
FAQ
Is 喂 polite?
It is natural on the phone; add 你好 to sound more polite.
Difference between 听不清 and 听不懂?
听不清 means cannot hear clearly; 听不懂 means cannot understand.
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