Traditional Chinese - Abilities

我還需要多練習___。

Wǒ hái xūyào duō liànxí ___.

I need more practice with ___.

Meaning: 我還需要多練習___。 means “I need more practice with ___.” Use it when you can do something a little, but want to improve.

When to use: Use it with a skill, subject, or activity, like pronunciation, listening, cooking, or using chopsticks.

Tip: Don’t put a full sentence after 練習 (liànxí). Use a skill or activity instead.

我還沒學會___。

Wǒ hái méi xuéhuì ___.

I haven't learned to ___ yet.

Meaning: 我還沒學會___。 means “I haven’t learned to ___ yet.” It focuses on a skill you have not successfully learned yet.

When to use: Use it when talking about abilities you are still missing, like riding a scooter, swimming, or cooking.

Tip: 學會 (xuéhuì) means you’ve learned and mastered it enough to do it. It’s stronger than just 學 (xué), “to study/learn.”

我從來沒試過___。

Wǒ cónglái méi shìguò ___.

I've never tried to ___.

Meaning: 我從來沒試過___。 means “I’ve never tried to ___.” It says you have no experience trying that activity.

When to use: Use it for new activities, foods, sports, or experiences you have never attempted before.

Tip: Use 沒 (méi), not 不 (bù), with 試過 (shìguò) when talking about never having tried something.

讓我試試看

Ràng wǒ shìshi kàn.

Let me try.

Meaning: 讓我試試看。 means “Let me try.” It’s a friendly spoken phrase when you want a chance to attempt something.

When to use: Use it when someone is doing a task and you want to try it yourself.

我對___還滿有把握的。

Wǒ duì ___ hái mǎn yǒu bǎwò de.

I feel comfortable ___.

Meaning: 我對___還滿有把握的。 means “I feel comfortable with ___” or “I’m fairly confident about ___.”

When to use: Use it when you feel reasonably confident about a skill, topic, or task.

我還沒準備好___。

Wǒ hái méi zhǔnbèi hǎo ___.

I'm not ready to ___ yet.

Meaning: 我還沒準備好___。 means “I’m not ready to ___ yet.” It shows you don’t feel ready or confident enough right now.

When to use: Use it before a bigger step, like going on stage, speaking alone, traveling alone, or taking a test.

有人幫我的話，我可以___。

Yǒu rén bāng wǒ de huà, wǒ kěyǐ ___.

I can ___ if someone helps me.

Meaning: 有人幫我的話，我可以___。 means “I can ___ if someone helps me.” It’s useful when you can do something with support.

When to use: Use it when you are partly able, but still need another person’s help.

我還在學___。

Wǒ hái zài xué ___.

I'm still learning to ___.

Meaning: 我還在學___。 means “I’m still learning to ___.” It sounds humble and natural when your skill is developing.

When to use: Use it for hobbies, languages, daily skills, or anything you’re actively learning.