HSK 1
请 V
qǐng V
please V
Structure
请 (qǐng) + Verb / Verb Phrase
How it works
The word 请 (qǐng) is used to express a polite request or invitation. It is placed before a verb or a verb phrase to make a command sound more respectful and courteous, similar to 'please' in English.
Examples
请喝茶。
Qǐng hē chá.
Please drink some tea.
请进。
Qǐng jìn.
Please come in.
请看黑板。
Qǐng kàn hēibǎn.
Please look at the blackboard.
Common mistakes
Placement error: Putting '请' after the verb or at the end of the sentence (e.g., saying 'Sit please' as '坐请').
Tip
In social contexts, '请' can also mean 'to invite' or 'to treat,' such as '我请你' (I'll treat you).
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