How to say "请" in English

PleasePronunciation/pliːz/FormalityPolite

Meaning

用于使请求或命令听起来更礼貌的词语

Usage

1. 通常放在句首或句尾,用于礼貌地提出请求。 2. 与动词连用时,常构成祈使句(如 'Please sit down')。 3. 可单独使用,表示恳求或客气的请求(如 'Please, I need your help')。 4. 书面或口语中均适用,但语气正式程度不同:书面更正式,口语可随意。

Example sentences

  • 请坐。

    Please sit down.

  • 请给我一杯水。

    Please give me a glass of water.

  • 请,帮帮我!

    Please, help me!

Related expressions

  • Could you...?更委婉的请求方式,通常用于疑问句(如 'Could you close the door?')

    比 'Please' 更礼貌,适合陌生人或上级。

  • Would you mind...?用于委婉地请求他人做某事(如 'Would you mind turning down the music?')

    通常搭配动名词形式,语气极为客气。

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