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请问
qǐng wèn
Meaning
- Excuse me, may I ask...?
Definition
礼貌用语，用于向别人提问或请求帮助。
A polite expression used to ask a question or request help.
Usage
通常用于句首，表示客气地询问或请求。
Usually used at the beginning of a sentence to politely ask or request.
Examples
- 1 请问，去天安门怎么走？ (Excuse me, how do I get to Tiananmen?)
- 2 请问，您贵姓？ (May I ask your surname?)
- 3 请问，现在几点了？ (Excuse me, what time is it?)
- 4 请问，我可以坐这里吗？ (Excuse me, may I sit here?)
- 5 请问，这道菜怎么做的？ (Excuse me, how is this dish made?)
- 6 请问，您需要帮忙吗？ (Excuse me, do you need help?)
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