How to say “Please” in Pinyin
The most common way to say “please” in Pinyin. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Qǐng
Frequently asked
How do you say "Please" in Pinyin?
"Please" in Pinyin is "Qǐng". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Qǐng" written in Pinyin?
"Qǐng" is the standard written form in Pinyin, rendered left-to-right.
How do you pronounce "Qǐng" in Pinyin?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Qǐng" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Qǐng" mean in English?
"Qǐng" is the Pinyin way of saying "Please" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Please" in Pinyin?
Many languages — including Pinyin — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Qǐng" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.