打扰 dǎrǎo disturb
How to remember 打扰: 打 hit + 扰 to disturb = disturb.
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How it is used
- To disturb/bother someone - 打扰一下 (dǎrǎo yíxià) excuse me/sorry to bother you; 别打扰他 (bié dǎrǎo tā) don't disturb him.
- A polite opener when interrupting or entering, and a courteous exit line 打扰了 on leaving.
- More formal and apologetic than 麻烦 (máfan); specifically about interrupting someone's peace or work.
Example sentences
- 不要打扰我工作！ Búyào dǎrǎo wǒ gōngzuò!Don't disturb my work!
- 我希望没打扰到你吧？ Wǒ xīwàng méi dǎrǎodào nǐ ba?I hope I'm not disturbing you.
- 一直打扰你不好意思。 Yìzhí dǎrǎo nǐ bùhǎoyìsī.I'm sorry to bother you so often.