How to say "please give me some water" in Chinese

请给我一杯水。

qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi shuǐ

Please give me some water

Grammar and structure

The phrase is qǐng gěi wǒ (please give me) + yì bēi shuǐ (one cup of water). It uses a measure word bēi (cup) for water.

When to use it

Use this when ordering water at a restaurant or cafe. It is polite and clear. If you want a bottle of water, say yì píng shuǐ (一瓶水) instead. In casual settings, you can drop qǐng and just say gěi wǒ yì bēi shuǐ.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Please give me some water” in Chinese?

“Please give me some water” in Chinese is 请给我一杯水。 (qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi shuǐ).

How do you pronounce 请给我一杯水。?

请给我一杯水。 is pronounced qǐng gěi wǒ yì bēi shuǐ.

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