Chinese
qǐngwèn
Meaning: excuse me; may I ask
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

請問,到圖書館怎麼走?
请问,到图书馆怎么走?
Excuse me, how do I get to the library?
請問您姓什麼?
May I ask what your surname is?
請問這裡可以用人民幣付款嗎?
Excuse me, can I pay with RMB here?
請問廁所在哪裡?
Excuse me, where is the toilet?
不好意思,請問洗手間在哪裡?
Excuse me, where is the restroom?

Usage Notes

A polite way to initiate a question or inquiry.

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