How to Say ‘We also need a photo, do you have one?’ in Simplified Chinese
还要一张照片，您有吗？
hái yào yī zhāng zhào piān nín yǒu ma
[hái yào yi zhāng zhàopiàn neen yoh ma]
Phrase Breakdown
还要一张照片，
hái yào yī zhāng zhào piān
(we) also need a photo,
This states what else is required. 张 (zhāng) is the measure word for flat objects such as photos, tickets and tables.
还要一张照片，两寸的。
We also need a photo, a two-inch one.
Words in this phrase
还
hái
[hái]
else; also
Indicates something additional exists.
还有问题吗？
Are there any other questions?
要
yào
[yào]
will; need to
Expresses necessity or likelihood.
进去要买票。
You need to buy a ticket to enter.
一
yī
[yi]
one
The first and smallest number in decimal numerals.
她只说了一句话。
She only said one sentence.
张
zhāng
[zhāng]
measure word for flat things (photos, paper)
The classifier for flat objects such as photos, tickets, paper and tables.
我有两张照片。
I have two photos.
照片
zhào piān
[zhàopiàn]
photo; photograph
A picture taken with a camera, often needed for documents.
签证需要两张照片。
The visa needs two photos.
您有吗？
nín yǒu ma
do you have one?
This is a polite yes/no question. Your pitch rises only slightly at 吗 (ma), which stays light.
这本书您有吗？
Do you have this book?
Words in this phrase
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful form of “you,” used when speaking politely to someone, such as a recruiter or company representative.
很高兴认识您，希望向您多学习。
It’s a pleasure to meet you; I hope to learn more from you.
有
yǒu
[yoh]
have
To possess or contain something.
他有一本好书。
He has a good book.
吗
ma
[ma]
question particle
A sentence-final particle used to turn a statement into a yes-no question.
你是第一次来吗？这里的“吗”表示提问。
Is this your first time here? Here, 吗 marks a question.
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