请问

qǐngwèn

excuse me; may I ask

Dictionary entry

Excuse me, may I ask...?

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See it in sentences

请问,现在几点?

Qǐngwèn, xiànzài jǐ diǎn?

English

Excuse me, what time is it now?

请问,书店在哪儿?

Qǐngwèn, shūdiàn zài nǎr?

English

Excuse me, where is the bookstore?

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  • 请问一下excuse me, may I ask
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