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请问 (qǐng wèn): may I ask

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 1verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: may I ask
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 1

Full definitions

Excuse me
Excuse me
may I ask (polite formula used to introduce a question)

Chinese explanation

礼貌地向别人提出问题或请求时用的说法，相当于“打扰一下，我想问”
也可以直接用来向陌生人询问事情，比如问路、问时间，表示客气和尊重。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

to ask

HSK 1

to ask

Example sentences

Excuse me, where is the restroom?

May I ask what your name is?

Excuse me, how much is this book?

Excuse me, what time is it now?

Excuse me, are you a teacher?

May I ask what your name is?

May I ask what kind of help you need?

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