请给我看看

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Please Show Me" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 请给我看看
Pinyin: qǐng gěi wǒ kànkan
Pronunciation: qing3 gei3 wo3 kan4kan4
English Translation: Please show me

Usage:

"请给我看看 (qǐng gěi wǒ kànkan)" is a polite way to ask someone to show you something. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as:

• Asking a teacher or classmate to show you a specific character or grammar point
• Asking a shopkeeper to show you a particular product
• Asking a friend or family member to show you a photo or video

Example:

Chinese: 请给我看看你的书。
Pinyin: Qǐng gěi wǒ kànkan nǐ de shū.
English: Please show me your book.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "请给我看看 (qǐng gěi wǒ kànkan)" that you may hear:

• 请你给我看看 (qǐng nǐ gěi wǒ kànkan): A more formal way to ask someone to show you something.
• 给我看看 (gěi wǒ kànkan): A more informal way to ask someone to show you something.

Tips for Learning:

• Practice saying "请给我看看 (qǐng gěi wǒ kànkan)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
• Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "please show me" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
• Use "请给我看看 (qǐng gěi wǒ kànkan)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

• "请给我看看 (qǐng gěi wǒ kànkan)" is typically used when you want someone to show you something that is physically present.
• If you want to ask someone to show you something that is not physically present, you can use the phrase "请你给我发一下 (qǐng nǐ gěi wǒ fā yíxià)", which means "please send it to me."