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请

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Structure (结构 jiégòu)

请(Pronoun)Verb(Object)

Meaning (意思 yìsi)

请 is used to extend an invitation or make a polite request, equivalent to "please" or "kindly."

Explanation (解释 jiěshì)

Use 请 (qǐng) when you want to invite or ask someone to do something politely. It is equivalent to 'please' in English. Place 请 directly before the verb to express respect and courtesy, making the sentence sound softer.

Examples (例句 lìjù)(5)

  1. 请坐！
    繁: 請坐！Qǐng zuò!

    Please sit!

  2. 请喝茶。
    繁: 請喝茶。Qǐng hē chá.

    Please have some tea.

  3. 请问，洗手间在哪儿？
    繁: 請問，洗手間在哪兒？Qǐngwèn, xǐshǒujiān zài nǎr?

    Excuse me, where is the restroom?

  4. 请再说一遍。
    繁: 請再說一遍。Qǐng zài shuō yí biàn.

    Please say it again.

  5. 请进！
    繁: 請進！Qǐng jìn!

    Please come in!