How to use 请问 (qǐngwèn) in Mandarin Chinese?

请问 qǐngwèn GRAMMAR

HSK 1 · Grammar note

请问 — how to use it in Chinese

excuse me; may I ask

Frequent patterns

Explanation

Fixed expression used to begin a question politely.

Example sentences

请问 qǐng wèn 你 nǐ 姓 xìng 什么 shén me

May I ask your surname?

请问 qǐng wèn 洗手间 xǐ shǒu jiān 在哪儿 zài nǎr

Excuse me, where is the restroom?

请问 qǐng wèn 从 cóng 这里 zhè lǐ 怎么 zěn me 去 qù 火车站 huǒ chē zhàn

Excuse me, how can I get to the train station from here?

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