How to Say ‘Excuse me’ in Simplified Chinese
请问
qǐng wèn
[qǐngwèn]
💬 Usage Tip: 请问 (qǐng wèn) literally means "please ask". You only use it before a question, never as an apology. Follow it straight away with what you want to know: 请问厕所在哪儿？ "Excuse me, where's the restroom?"
Phrase Breakdown
请问
qǐng wèn
[qǐngwèn]
may I ask
A polite way to request information.
请问你住在哪儿？
May I ask where you live?
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