How to say “Please” in Traditional Chinese

The most common way to say “please” in Traditional Chinese. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

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How do you say "Please" in Traditional Chinese?

"Please" in Traditional Chinese is "請". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "請" written in Traditional Chinese?

"請" is the standard written form in Traditional Chinese, rendered left-to-right.

How do you pronounce "請" in Traditional Chinese?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "請" 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 "請" mean in English?

"請" is the Traditional Chinese 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 Traditional Chinese?

Many languages — including Traditional Chinese — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "請" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.

Where is Traditional Chinese spoken?

Traditional Chinese is spoken by an estimated 100 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.

Is there a free Traditional Chinese dictionary?

Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Traditional Chinese dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "請" or any other Traditional Chinese text.

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