请再说一遍
qǐng zài shuō yí biàn
Please say it again
How to say "please wait a moment" in Chinese
请等一下
qǐng děng yíxià
Please wait a moment
Grammar and structure
The phrase is built from qǐng (please), děng (to wait), and yíxià (a little while). It is a polite imperative: "please wait a bit."
When to use it
Use this when you need someone to pause briefly, such as in a shop or when talking on the phone. It is polite and neutral, suitable for most situations. Avoid using it with close friends, where a simple děng yíxià is more natural.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Please wait a moment” in Chinese?
“Please wait a moment” in Chinese is 请等一下 (qǐng děng yíxià).
How do you pronounce 请等一下?
请等一下 is pronounced qǐng děng yíxià.
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