How to Say ‘How can I help you?’ in Traditional Chinese
請問有什麼需要？
qǐng wèn yǒu shén me xū yào
[qǐng wèn yo shen muh shyoo yaow]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: You'll hear this from staff when you call or walk up to a counter. It's polite but routine, so just answer with what you need.
Phrase Breakdown
請問
qǐng wèn
[qǐng wèn]
may I ask
Used to politely pose a question.
請問這裡有人嗎？
Excuse me, is there anyone here?
有什麼需要？
yǒu shén me xū yào
what do you need?
有 (have) + 什麼 (what) + 需要 (need). Staff often use it to ask how they can help.
您有什麼需要嗎？
Is there anything you need?
Words in this phrase
有
yǒu
[yo]
have; there is/are
A very common verb meaning to have or there is/are. It is often used to talk about remaining time or chances.
我們有機會再進一球。
We have a chance to score one more goal.
什麼
shén me
[shen muh]
what
A question word meaning what; often used when asking for choices or suggestions.
你有什麼推薦？
What do you recommend?
需要
xū yào
[shyoo yaow]
need; require
A verb used when something is necessary or urgently wanted.
我需要醫生，因為我受傷了。
I need a doctor because I am injured.
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