How to Say ‘Ask for advice’ in Traditional Chinese
請教
qǐng jiào
[ching-jyao]
💬 Usage Tip: [請教] is a polite way to say you want to ask for someone's advice or expertise, stronger and more respectful than just [問]. A useful pattern is [向你請教] or [想請教你一個問題].
Phrase Breakdown
請教
qǐng jiào
[ching-jyao]
to ask for guidance; to consult respectfully
A polite way to ask someone for advice, knowledge, or professional guidance.
我想向你請教關於轉職的問題。
I’d like to ask you for advice about changing careers.
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