How to Say ‘Please’ in Traditional Chinese
請
qǐng
[qǐng]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 請 often means more than just "please" in Taiwan: you'll also see it in signs and service situations with a sense like "please go ahead" or "please do this." In real conversation, politeness often comes more from tone than from adding 請 everywhere.
Phrase Breakdown
請
qǐng
[qǐng]
please
Used to make a polite request.
請進，這邊請坐。
Please come in, have a seat here.
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