Learning Chinese: How to Say "Let" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 让
Pinyin: ràng
Pronunciation: rang4
English Translation: Let
Usage:
"让 (ràng)" is a common Chinese verb that means "to let" or "to allow." It is used to express permission, request, or suggestion.
Example:
Chinese: 请让我先过。
Pinyin: Qǐng ràng wǒ xiān guò.
English: Please let me go first.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "让 (ràng)" that you may encounter:
请 (qǐng): A polite way to ask for permission or make a request.
麻烦 (máfan): A more formal way to ask for permission or make a request, literally meaning "to trouble."
Examples with Different Variations:
Chinese: 让一让,谢谢。
Pinyin: Ràng yī ràng, xièxie.
English: Let me pass, please. (Using "让" without "请")
Chinese: 请让我看一下。
Pinyin: Qǐng ràng wǒ kàn yī xià.
English: Please let me take a look. (Using "请" with "让")
Chinese: 麻烦让一下,好吗?
Pinyin: Máfan ràng yī xià, hǎo ma?
English: Excuse me, could you please let me pass? (Using "麻烦" with "让")
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "让 (ràng)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Pay attention to the different tones and pronunciations of "让 (ràng)" and its variations.
Use "让 (ràng)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"让 (ràng)" can also be used to express giving up or yielding.
In some contexts, "让 (ràng)" can be translated as "to make" or "to cause."
For example:
Chinese: 这个消息让我很高兴。
Pinyin: Zhège xīxi 让 我 很 高兴。
English: This news makes me very happy.
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