How to Say ‘Could you please (lit. to trouble you)’ in Simplified Chinese
麻烦您
má fán nín
[máfan neen]
🇨🇳 In China: This is the standard way to ask someone a favour at work. It acknowledges that you're imposing on them. Follow it directly with the request, as in 麻烦您回个电话 "could you please call back".
Phrase Breakdown
麻烦
má fán
[máfan]
please (may I trouble you)
Polite opener for a request.
麻烦给我一杯水。
A glass of water, please.
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.
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