How to Say ‘May I ask; excuse me’ in Traditional Chinese
請問
qǐng wèn
[ching when]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: [請問] is a very common soft opener when talking to staff in Taiwan. It doesn't literally add content, but it makes your question sound more polite and natural.
Phrase Breakdown
請問
qǐng wèn
[ching when]
may I ask; excuse me
A polite phrase used to begin a question to staff or strangers.
請問，可以幫我安排靠窗的位置嗎？
Excuse me, could you help arrange a window seat for me?
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