How to Say ‘Please’ in Simplified Chinese
请
qǐng
[ching]
💬 Usage Tip: [请] before a verb means "please ...," as in [请坐] "please sit" or [请等一下] "please wait a moment." It's not used by itself as the full English word "please" in every situation.
Phrase Breakdown
请
qǐng
[ching]
please
A polite word used when making requests or asking for help.
请帮我确认一下餐厅有没有无障碍入口。
Please help me confirm whether the restaurant has an accessible entrance.
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