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 used to make requests or offers in a polite and respectful manner.
Example:
Chinese: 请坐。
Pinyin: Qǐng zuò.
English: Please sit down.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "请 (qǐng)" that you may hear:
拜托 (bài tuō): A more formal way to say "please," similar to "I beg you" in English.
麻烦 (má fan): A more casual way to say "please," similar to "could you please" in English.
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 placed before the verb in a sentence.
For example, to say "Please help me," you would say "请帮我 (qǐng bāng wǒ)."
"请 (qǐng)" can also be used to make offers.
For example, to say "Please have some tea," you would say "请喝茶 (qǐng hē chá)."
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