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Polite requests with 请 ("qing3")

请 qǐng

Verb
HSK 2

Structure

请 + Verb 请 (+ 你) + Verb Phrase

Definition

请（qǐng）是一个用于礼貌地请求或邀请的词语。它通常放在句首或动词前，表示礼貌。

请 (qǐng) is a polite word used to make requests or invitations. It is usually placed at the beginning of a sentence or before a verb to indicate politeness.

Usage

请主要用于向他人提出请求或邀请，表示尊重和礼貌。它可以用在各种场合，如请求帮助、邀请他人做某事、点餐等。通常，请后面直接跟动词或动词短语。

请 is mainly used to make polite requests or invitations to show respect and politeness. It can be used in various situations such as asking for help, inviting someone to do something, ordering food, etc. Usually, 请 is followed directly by a verb or verb phrase.

Examples

  • 1 请坐。 (Please sit down.)
  • 2 请开门。 (Please open the door.)
  • 3 请给我一杯水。 (Please give me a glass of water.)
  • 4 请等一下。 (Please wait a moment.)
  • 5 请在这里签名。 (Please sign here.)
  • 6 请不要吸烟。 (Please don't smoke.)

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