对不起
duìbuqǐ
I'm sorry
How to say 'please' in Chinese
请
qǐng
Please
Grammar and structure
This is a single character meaning 'please'. It is used to make requests polite and can also mean 'invite' in some contexts.
When to use it
Use '请' at the beginning of a sentence to make a request polite, such as '请坐' (please sit). It's also used in '请进' (please come in) and '请问' (excuse me, may I ask). Avoid overusing it; in casual settings, it's often omitted.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Please” in Chinese?
“Please” in Chinese is 请 (qǐng).
How do you pronounce 请?
请 is pronounced qǐng.
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