Simplified Chinese - Checking Understanding

Lesson 97 of 156

A small team in a meeting checking understanding in Simplified Chinese, showing the phrase 哪一部分不清楚?; friendly office scene.

Goal: Short, polite ways to make sure everyone follows along

Free Simplified Chinese lessons with guided practice, audio, and speaking support.

Ready for a quick, useful lesson? In Lesson 97 we'll focus on friendly phrases you can use in meetings, classes, or chats to check understanding. Have fun — little moments of clarity make teamwork smoother!

Level A2: In this lesson you'll learn three practical phrases to check understanding: 哪一部分不清楚? (Nǎ yī bùfèn bù qīngchǔ?), 你还有什么不确定的吗? (Nǐ hái yǒu shénme bù quèdìng de ma?), and 这样回答了你的问题吗? (Zhèyàng huídá le nǐ de wèntí ma?). We'll practice hearing them in context, choosing the right one in short quizzes, and saying them aloud so they feel natural in real conversations. This CEFR-aligned lesson keeps things focused and friendly — perfect for meetings or study groups.

After this lesson you'll be able to:

  • Be comfortable asking 哪一部分不清楚? (Nǎ yī bùfèn bù qīngchǔ?) to find the exact point someone doesn't understand.
  • Invite remaining doubts with 你还有什么不确定的吗? (Nǐ hái yǒu shénme bù quèdìng de ma?) and respond helpfully.
  • Confirm your explanation with 这样回答了你的问题吗? (Zhèyàng huídá le nǐ de wèntí ma?) so there are no loose ends.
Anna explaining a process at a whiteboard in Simplified Chinese, with phrases for checking understanding visible in speech bubbles.

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1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

哪一部分不清楚?

Nǎ yí bùfen bù qīngchu?

What part is not clear?

Meaning: What part is not clear?

When to use: Directly ask someone to point out the specific part they don't understand, especially after an explanation or demonstration.

Tip: Beginners sometimes use a too-general phrase like “不懂吗?” which sounds blunt; this phrase asks for a specific part politely.

如果你不明白哪一部分,可以随时问我。

Rúguǒ nǐ bù míngbái nǎ yī bùfèn, kěyǐ suíshí wèn wǒ.

If you don't understand which part, you can ask me anytime.
会议结束后,她问:哪一部分不清楚?

Huìyì jiéshù hòu, tā wèn: Nǎ yī bùfèn bù qīngchǔ?

After the meeting she asked: Which part isn't clear?

你还有什么不确定的吗?

Nǐ hái yǒu shénme bù quèdìng de ma?

Is there anything you are not sure about?

Meaning: Is there anything you are not sure about?

When to use: Invite questions or doubts after sharing a plan, instructions, or important information—good for meetings and group messages.

在签合同前,你还有什么不确定的吗?

Zài qiān hétóng qián, nǐ hái yǒu shénme bù quèdìng de ma?

Before signing the contract, is there anything you're unsure about?
我把计划发给你们了,大家还有什么不确定的吗?

Wǒ bǎ jìhuà fā gěi nǐmen le, dàjiā hái yǒu shénme bù quèdìng de ma?

I've sent the plan—does anyone have any uncertainties?

这样回答了你的问题吗?

Zhèyàng huídá le nǐ de wèntí ma?

Does that answer your question?

Meaning: Does that answer your question?

When to use: Use this after you explain or clarify something, to confirm your listener is satisfied with your response.

我把步骤再解释一次:这样回答了你的问题吗?

Wǒ bǎ bùzhòu zài jiěshì yí cì: Zhèyàng huídá le nǐ de wèntí ma?

I explained the steps again: Does that answer your question?
如果你还想要更多细节,我可以补充,或者你觉得这样回答了你的问题吗?

Rúguǒ nǐ hái xiǎng yào gèng duō xìjié, wǒ kěyǐ bǔchōng, huòzhě nǐ juéde zhèyàng huídá le nǐ de wèntí ma?

If you want more details I can add them, or do you feel that answers your question?

2. Conversational Listening Practice

Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.

After a short presentation, Anna checks whether David understood the key points.

Anna and David talking after a presentation in Simplified Chinese, using checking-understanding phrases around a table.

Who asks which part is unclear?

Portrait of Anna in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

Anna

我刚才把新流程讲完了。你还有什么不确定的吗?

Wǒ gāngcái bǎ xīn liúchéng jiǎng wán le. Nǐ hái yǒu shénme bù quèdìng de ma?

I just finished explaining the new process. Is there anything you're unsure about?

Portrait of David in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

David

我有一点关于审批步骤的地方不太懂。

Wǒ yǒu yìdiǎn guānyú shěnpī bùzhòu de dìfāng bù tài dǒng.

I'm a bit unclear about the approval step.

Portrait of Anna in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

Anna

哪一部分不清楚?

Nǎ yī bùfèn bù qīngchǔ?

Which part isn't clear?

Portrait of David in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

David

费用分配那一栏,我不知道谁来 final 审核。

Fèiyòng fēnpèi nà yī lán, wǒ bù zhīdào shéi lái final shěnhé.

The cost allocation column — I don't know who does the final check.

Portrait of Anna in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

Anna

我来说明一下这个人是主管审批。这样回答了你的问题吗?

Wǒ lái shuōmíng yíxià zhège rén shì zhǔguǎn shěnpī. Zhèyàng huídá le nǐ de wèntí ma?

I'll explain: that person is the supervisor who approves. Does that answer your question?

Portrait of David in a Simplified Chinese lesson dialogue

David

很好,谢谢。我清楚了。

Hěn hǎo, xièxie. Wǒ qīngchu le.

Great, thanks. I'm clear now.

3. Guided Practice

Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.

Which phrase asks 'Which part is not clear?'

You just explained something and want to check if your explanation was enough. Which phrase do you use?

You're leading a meeting and want team members to mention any remaining doubts. Which phrase fits best?

After answering a colleague's question, you want to politely check they are satisfied. Which phrase should you use?

We just discussed three steps. The teacher stopped and said: Which part isn't clear?

我们刚刚讨论了三个步骤。老师停下来看着大家,说:___

After Anna explained each column in detail to David, she asked kindly: Does that answer your question?

Anna 给 David 详细解释了表格的每一栏后,Anna 关切地问:___

The project manager finished explaining the new process, then said: Is there anything you're not sure about?

项目经理把新流程讲完,然后他说:___

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice

Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).

Recording stays on your device only. Check speech uses your browser's speech tools when available.

Say this phrase out loud:

哪一部分不清楚?

Nǎ yī bùfèn bù qīngchǔ?

What part is not clear?

Say this phrase out loud:

你还有什么不确定的吗?

Nǐ hái yǒu shénme bù quèdìng de ma?

Is there anything you are not sure about?

Say this phrase out loud:

这样回答了你的问题吗?

Zhèyàng huídá le nǐ de wèntí ma?

Does that answer your question?