Mandarin Word of the Day — 4th of Mar, 2026

/QǐNG/  • verb

please / to request

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Examples

请给我水。

Please give me water.

请问,洗手间在哪里?

Excuse me, where is the restroom?

请稍等一下。

Please wait a moment.

Synonyms

请求 恳请

Usage

Commonly used in formal requests or polite conversations. It's essential in both social and professional contexts to express politeness.

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