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English translations
may I ask, excuse me, it may be asked, please, query
Chinese characters:
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请问 ( qingwen / qĭngwèn ) is composed of these characters:
请 (qing)
, 问 (wen)
请问 ( qingwen / qĭngwèn ) in traditional characters
請問
Chinese Pinyin example sentence with 请问 ( qingwen / qĭngwèn ) ⓘWriting in Pinyin Before using this Pinyin example sentence, consider that Chinese characters should always be your first choice in written communication. If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ŏ, ù).
Qingwen, tushuguan zai nar?
Qĭngwèn, túshūguăn zài năr? – English translation: Excuse me, where's the library please?