VerbsHSK 3
Polite requests with 请
To make a polite request in Chinese, use 请 followed directly by a verb. It is commonly used when inviting someone to do something, like come in or sit down. Avoid placing 请 after the subject, as it should generally start the request.
Structure
请 + Verb
Examples
- 请进。Qǐng jìn.Please come in.
- 请坐。Qǐng zuò.Please sit down.
- 请说。Qǐng shuō.Please speak.