How to Say ‘Could you give us’ in Simplified Chinese
能给我们
néng gěi wǒ men
[nung gěi waw men]
💬 Usage Tip: Starting a request with 能 and ending it with 吗 makes a soft "could you...?". For example, 能便宜一点吗？ means "could it be a bit cheaper?".
Phrase Breakdown
能
néng
[nung]
can; be able to
Expresses ability or possibility to do something.
能帮到你，我也很开心。
If I can help you, I’m also very happy.
给
gěi
[gěi]
for; to
Marks the person receiving or benefiting.
请给我一杯水。
Please give me a glass of water.
我们
wǒ men
[waw men]
us; we
我们 means us or we, referring to the speaker and others, such as the restaurant staff.
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