How to say "Excuse me" on the phone?

[kycoo]

I was wondering if there is a polite and concise way to ask someone in Chinese to repeat himself while on the phone. Something akin to "Excuse me?" or "Sorry?". I always find myself saying either “什麼？” (which sounds rude) or something like “對不起，我沒聽清楚，可以再説一遍嗎？” (which is much too long and inconvenient).

Thanks in advance!

Comments

[surrel]

You can just shorten the last phrase to something like "對不起, 你可以再説一遍嗎?" or even "你可以再説一遍嗎" and just follow it with a thank you.

Unfortunately if you want any shorter, it's going to sound a little bit informal.

But maybe someone else has a better way, that's just what I tend to do/say.

[kycoo]

Ah okay, thank you!

[alirose]

I'd say the same as surrel only I don't ask 你可以。。。 I just say 请。。。 and occasionally drop in a 听不懂 by way of explanation for my repeated request for repeats.

[kycoo]

I see. Thanks for your help!

[kycoo]

Yes I know, but I sometimes have to say that a lot in one conversation and I get the feeling the other person will get impatient. But thanks for your help!

[jiawen]

I usually use "對不起，請再說？" It's sufficiently polite, and gets the point across.

[kycoo]

I'll be sure to remember that one next time. Thanks!