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    Chinese Grammar

    Disturbing or bothering with 打扰 (dǎrǎo)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 打扰 + Object

    Explanation

    打扰 (dǎrǎo) means to disturb, bother, or interrupt someone. It is used when describing an action that disrupts another person's activity or peace, and is also commonly used as a polite expression when excusing oneself for an interruption.

    Examples

    • 不好意思，打扰一下，请问洗手间在哪儿？

      bù hǎo yìsi, dǎrǎo yīxià, qǐngwèn xǐshǒujiān zài nǎr?

      Excuse me, sorry to bother you, but where is the restroom?

    • 别打扰他，他正在准备明天的考试。

      bié dǎrǎo tā, tā zhèngzài zhǔnbèi míngtiān de kǎoshì.

      Don't disturb him; he's preparing for tomorrow's exam.

    • 我不想打扰你休息，但有件急事要告诉你。

      wǒ bù xiǎng dǎrǎo nǐ xiūxi, dàn yǒu jiàn jí shì yào gàosù nǐ.

      I don't want to disturb your rest, but there's an urgent matter I need to tell you.

    Often Confused With

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