How to Say ‘May I ask’ in Traditional Chinese
請問
qǐng wèn
[qǐng wèn]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: In Taiwan 請問 is a very common polite opener when talking to staff, like "excuse me" before your actual question or order.
Phrase Breakdown
請問
qǐng wèn
[qǐng wèn]
excuse me; may I ask
Polite phrase used to start a question.
請問，這道菜有什麼特別？
Excuse me, what’s special about this dish?
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