请教 (qǐng jiào) — to ask for advice or guidance; to consult

Definition

请教 means to ask someone for guidance on a problem or topic — a one-way request for advice, not mutual discussion (which is 商量). Polite, everyday register; 咨询 is more for professional services.

verb
to ask for advice or guidanceto consult

Examples

  • 请教
    Wǒ yǒu yí dào shù xué tí xiǎng qǐng jiào nǐ.
    I have a math problem I'd like to ask you about.
  • 请教
    Tā jīng cháng qǐng jiào kè hù duì chǎn pǐn de yì jiàn.
    He often consults clients about their opinions on the product.
  • 请教
    Zhè jiàn shì nǐ zuì hǎo qǐng jiào yí xià yǒu jīng yàn de rén.
    You'd better consult someone experienced about this matter.

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