Learning Chinese: How to Say "Please Let Me See" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 请给我看看
Pinyin: qǐng gěi wǒ kàn kan
Pronunciation: qǐng3 gěi3 wǒ3 kàn4 kan4
English Translation: Please let me see
Usage:
"请给我看看 (qǐng gěi wǒ kàn kan)" is a polite way to ask someone to let you see something. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as:
Asking to see a document or object
Asking to look at a photo or video
Asking to read something that someone else is holding
Example:
Chinese: 请给我看看你的护照。
Pinyin: Qǐng gěi wǒ kàn kan nǐ de hùzhào.
English: Please let me see your passport.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "请给我看看 (qǐng gěi wǒ kàn kan)" that you may hear:
给我看看 (gěi wǒ kàn kan): A more informal way to say "please let me see," but still polite.
请你让我看看 (qǐng nǐ ràng wǒ kàn kan): A more formal way to say "please let me see."
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "请给我看看 (qǐng gěi wǒ kàn kan)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "please let me see" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "请给我看看 (qǐng gěi wǒ kàn kan)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"请给我看看 (qǐng gěi wǒ kàn kan)" is typically used when you are asking someone to show you something that they are holding or have access to.
If you are asking someone to show you something that they do not have with them, you can use the phrase "请你给我看看 (qǐng nǐ ràng wǒ kàn kan)."
When asking to see something, it is important to be polite and respectful. Always use the phrase "请 (qǐng)" when making a request.
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