汉语语法第二十四讲：祈使句 (Qǐshǐjù) – Imperative Sentences (Polite Requests)

57. 请 + 动词 (Qǐng + Verb):

This structure expresses a polite request using the word “请” (qǐng) – “please.”

Example 1:

Chinese: 请详细解释一下这个概念。 (Qǐng xiángxì jiěshì yīxià zhège gàiniàn.)

English: Please explain this concept in detail.

Explanation: This example uses the verb “解释” (jiěshì), which means “to explain” or “to interpret”. The phrase “请详细解释一下” (Qǐng xiángxì jiěshì yīxià) is a polite way to ask someone to provide a thorough explanation of something.

Example 2:

Chinese: 请帮忙看一下这个代码。 (Qǐng bāngmáng kàn yīxià zhège dàima.)

English: Please help me take a look at this code.

Explanation: This example uses the verb “帮忙” (bāngmáng), which means “to help” or “to assist”. The phrase “请帮忙看一下” (Qǐng bāngmáng kàn yīxià) is a polite way to ask someone for their assistance in reviewing or examining something.

Example 3:

Chinese: 请稍等一下。 (Qǐng shǎoděng yīxià.)

English: Please wait a moment.

Explanation: This example uses the verb “等” (děng), which means “to wait” or “to expect”. The phrase “请稍等一下” (Qǐng shǎoděng yīxià) is a polite way to ask someone to wait for a short period of time.

Example 4:

Chinese: 请安静一下。 (Qǐng ānjìng yīxià.)

English: Please be quiet.

Explanation: This example uses the verb “安静” (ānjìng), which means “quiet” or “peaceful”. The phrase “请安静一下” (Qǐng ānjìng yīxià) is a polite way to ask people to be silent or to reduce noise.

Example 5:

Chinese: 请你帮我翻译一下这段话。 (Qǐng nǐ bāng wǒ fānyì yīxià zhè duàn huà.)

English: Please help me translate this passage.

Explanation: This example uses the verb “翻译” (fānyì), which means “to translate” or “to interpret”. The phrase “请你帮我翻译一下” (Qǐng nǐ bāng wǒ fānyì yīxià) is a polite way to ask someone for their assistance in translating something from one language to another.

Example 6:

Chinese: 请留下您的联系方式。 (Qǐng liúxià nín de liánxì fāngshì.)

English: Please leave your contact information.

Explanation: This example uses the verb “留下” (liúxià), which means “to leave” or “to put down”. The phrase “请留下您的联系方式” (Qǐng liúxià nín de liánxì fāngshì) is a polite way to ask someone to provide their contact details, such as their phone number, email address, or physical address.

Example 7:

Chinese: 请你帮我看一下孩子。 (Qǐng nǐ bāng wǒ kàn yīxià háizi.)

English: Please help me watch the kids.

Explanation: This example uses the verb “看” (kàn), which means “to look” or “to watch”. The phrase “请你帮我看一下孩子” (Qǐng nǐ bāng wǒ kàn yīxià háizi) is a polite way to ask someone for their assistance in looking after or supervising children.

Example 8:

Chinese: 请您提供一些建议。 (Qǐng nín tígōng yīxiē jiànyì.)

English: Please provide some suggestions.

Explanation: This example uses the verb “提供” (tígōng), which means “to provide” or “to offer”. The phrase “请您提供一些建议” (Qǐng nín tígōng yīxiē jiànyì) is a polite way to ask someone for their input or recommendations on a particular topic or situation.