Simplified Chinese - Abilities

我还需要多练习___。

Wǒ hái xūyào duō liànxí ___.

I need more practice with ___.

Meaning: I need more practice with ___.

When to use: Use this when you want to say a specific skill needs more practice (for example: 发音, 写作, 做饭).

我还没学会___。

Wǒ hái méi xuéhuì ___.

I haven't learned to ___ yet.

Meaning: I haven't learned to ___ yet.

When to use: Say this when you haven’t acquired a specific ability yet (学会 implies successful acquisition of a skill).

Tip: Beginners sometimes say 学过 (have learned) when they mean 学会 (can actually do it); 学会 emphasizes you can perform the skill.

我从来没试过___。

Wǒ cónglái méi shì guo ___.

I've never tried to ___.

Meaning: I've never tried to ___.

When to use: Use this to say you have no experience trying a particular activity before.

让我试试

Ràng wǒ shìshi.

Let me try.

Meaning: Let me try.

When to use: A friendly, common way to ask to attempt something — at work, in class, or with friends.

我对___挺有信心。

Wǒ duì ___ tǐng yǒu xìnxīn.

I feel comfortable ___.

Meaning: I feel comfortable/confident with ___.

When to use: Use this to express confidence about a skill or area; 挺 gives a conversational tone.

我还没准备好___。

Wǒ hái méi zhǔnbèi hǎo ___.

I'm not ready to ___ yet.

Meaning: I'm not ready to ___ yet.

When to use: Use this when you don't feel prepared to do something (emotionally or skill-wise).

Tip: Sometimes learners use 没准备好 + verb directly; keep the structure 我还没准备好 + verb phrase for clarity.

如果有人帮我，我就能___。

Rúguǒ yǒu rén bāng wǒ, wǒ jiù néng ___.

I can ___ if someone helps me.

Meaning: I can ___ if someone helps me.

When to use: Say this to explain that help from someone else would let you complete an action you currently can't do alone.

我还在学___。

Wǒ hái zài xué ___.

I'm still learning to ___.

Meaning: I'm still learning to ___.

When to use: Use this to say a skill is in progress — you’re practicing and improving now.