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.

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