打扰了 (dǎ rǎo le) — Sorry to disturb

Literally 'sorry to disturb,' this phrase is commonly used in a casual tone to indicate lightheartedness when interrupting someone. It's akin to saying 'pardon the interruption' in English.

Example Usage

打扰了,我只是想问一下这件事。

Sorry to disturb, I just wanted to ask about this matter.

Cultural Context

Used frequently in online conversations and casual encounters.

Category: daily-life