忙
máng
busy
The Chinese word for 'busy' is '忙' (máng). You can use it in sentences like '我很忙' (I'm very busy) or '他正在忙着做作业' (He is busy doing homework). It's often used in everyday conversation to describe a state of having lots to do and not having much idle time.
Example sentences using: 忙
我今天很忙。
wǒ jīn tiān hěn máng
I am very busy today.
This phrase is used to express the speaker's current status, indicating that they have a lot of tasks to handle today.
她因为工作忙得不得了。
tā yīn wèi gōng zuò máng dé bù dé liǎo
She is extremely busy with work.
The phrase is used to express that she has a lot of work and is extremely occupied.
他总是忙于学习。
tā zǒng shì máng yú xué xí
He is always busy studying.
This phrase is used to express the constant state of him being occupied with his study.
我的朋友总是很忙。
wǒ de péng yǒu zǒng shì hěn máng
My friend is always very busy.
This phrase is used when the speaker wants to indicate that his/her friend is always occupied with tasks.
忙完这件事后，我们可以休息。
máng wán zhè jiàn shì hòu, wǒ men kě yǐ xiū xī
After finishing this busy task, we can rest.
This phrase indicates that after finishing the current time-consuming task, the people involved can take a break.
你忙吗？我能打扰你一下吗？
nǐ máng ma? wǒ néng dǎ rǎo nǐ yī xià ma?
Are you busy? Can I disturb you for a moment?
This phrase is a polite way to inquire about someone's availability before interrupting them.
我不忙，我可以帮你。
wǒ bù máng, wǒ kě yǐ bāng nǐ
I am not busy, I can help you.
This phrase affirms that the speaker is available and ready to offer help.
他们忙着准备晚餐。
tā men máng zhe zhǔn bèi wǎn cān
They are busy preparing dinner.
This phrase implies that 'they' are currently occupied with the task of making dinner.
我可以帮忙吗？
wǒ kě yǐ bāng máng ma?
Can I help?
This phrase is a polite way of offering your help.
他上个月非常忙。
tā shàng gè yuè fēi cháng máng
He was very busy last month.
This phrase indicates that the person was heavily occupied with tasks in the previous month.