请再说一遍
qǐng zài shuō yí biàn
please say it again
请再说一遍 is a useful phrase for asking someone to repeat. It is essential for listening practice and real conversations.
Example sentences
不好意思，请再说一遍。
Bù hǎoyìsi, qǐng zài shuō yí biàn.
Sorry, please say it again.
这个词请再说一遍。
Zhège cí qǐng zài shuō yí biàn.
Please say this word again.
How to use 请再说一遍 in practice
请再说一遍 is a listening item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin qǐng zài shuō yí biàn, then connect it to the meaning “please say it again” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 不好意思，请再说一遍。 / 这个词请再说一遍。.
When you practice 请再说一遍, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 请再说一遍 only as “please say it again” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Chinese listening practice, start a short conversation, and use 请再说一遍 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 请再说一遍 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only qǐng zài shuō yí biàn, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
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FAQ
What does 一遍 mean?
一遍 means one time through an action, such as saying, reading, or listening once.
How can I remember 请再说一遍 faster?
Say 请再说一遍 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 请再说一遍 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 请再说一遍 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach