Meaning
Indicating uncertainty or doubt.
Cultural Background
Used frequently to avoid direct conflict. Often used with '喔' at the end to sound even softer. Often mixed with Cantonese phrasing, but the Mandarin term is widely understood. Used in professional settings to maintain a polite distance.
Add '太'
Saying '我不太确定' sounds much more natural and polite than just '我不确定'.
Meaning
Indicating uncertainty or doubt.
Add '太'
Saying '我不太确定' sounds much more natural and polite than just '我不确定'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
对于明天的会议，我____能不能参加。
不确定 is used for uncertainty about future events.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises对于明天的会议，我____能不能参加。
不确定 is used for uncertainty about future events.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, it is perfectly acceptable in professional emails.
Related Phrases
拿不准
synonymCan't decide/grasp
没把握
similarLack of confidence/control
