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你能告诉我吗

Learning Chinese: How to Ask "Can You Tell Me" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 能告诉我吗?
Pinyin: néng gào sù wǒ ma?
Pronunciation: neng2 gao4 su4 wo3 ma5
English Translation: Can you tell me?

Usage:

"能告诉我吗? (néng gào sù wǒ ma?)" is a polite way to ask someone to tell you something. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as:

  • Asking for directions
  • Asking for information
  • Asking for help

Example:

Chinese: 能告诉我怎么去图书馆吗?
Pinyin: Néng gào sù wǒ zěnme qù tú shū guǎn ma?
English: Can you tell me how to get to the library?

Variations:

There are a few variations of "能告诉我吗? (néng gào sù wǒ ma?)" that you may hear:

  • 能不能告诉我? (néng bù néng gào sù wǒ?) - A more formal way to ask the same question.
  • 可以告诉我吗? (kě yǐ gào sù wǒ ma?) - Another common way to ask "Can you tell me?"

Tips for Learning:

  • Practice saying "能告诉我吗? (néng gào sù wǒ ma?)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
  • Listen to native Chinese speakers asking for information to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
  • Use "能告诉我吗? (néng gào sù wǒ ma?)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

  • "能告诉我吗? (néng gào sù wǒ ma?)" is typically used in situations where you are asking for information from someone who is in a position to provide it.
  • If you are asking for help from someone who is not in a position of authority, you can use the more informal phrase "帮帮我 (bāng bāng wǒ)", which means "Can you help me?"
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