请

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Please" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 请
Pinyin: qǐng
Pronunciation: qing3
English Translation: Please

Usage:

"请 (qǐng)" is the most common way to say "please" in Chinese. It is typically used at the beginning of a request or question.

Example:

Chinese: 请问，洗手间在哪里？
Pinyin: Qǐng wèn, xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?
English: Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
Variations:

There are a few variations of "请 (qǐng)" that you may hear:

麻烦 (máfan): Another way to say "please," which literally means "trouble."
拜托 (bài tuō): A more polite way to say "please," which literally means "I beg you."
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "请 (qǐng)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "please" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "请 (qǐng)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"请 (qǐng)" is typically used when making a request or asking a question.
It is considered polite to use "请 (qǐng)" when interacting with strangers or people in a position of authority.
"请 (qǐng)" can also be used to express gratitude. For example, you can say "谢谢，请 (xièxie, qǐng)" to mean "thank you, please."