借问 (jiè wèn) — (polite formula, literary) may I ask?; excuse me, could you tell me?

Definición

Literary / classical-Chinese polite opener meaning 'may I ask?' — used in writing, poetry, or jocular mock-formal speech, not in everyday conversation.

idiom
(polite formula, literary) may I ask?excuse mecould you tell me?

Ejemplos

  • 借问
    jiè wèn, Cǐ chù lí jīng chéng hái yǒu duō yuǎn?
    May I ask how far it is from here to the capital?
  • 借问
    jiè wèn, Gé xià zūn xìng dà míng?
    May I ask your honorable name, sir?
  • 借问
    jiè wèn, Cǐ lù tōng wǎng hé chù?
    Excuse me, where does this road lead to?

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