Mandarin Pocket

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请问

qing wen

excuse me may I ask

Practice

Listen on the main tool page, repeat the phrase aloud, then write the characters by hand to build memory.

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How to use 请问

请问 means "excuse me may I ask" in everyday Mandarin. The pinyin is qing wen. Use it in simple daily situations, especially when you need quick practical Chinese while traveling, shopping, eating, meeting people, or asking for help.

Start by reading the Chinese characters, then say the pinyin slowly. After that, cover the English meaning and try to remember it from the Chinese phrase.

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