English–Chinese
“ask for instructions” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqǐng shì
Example
我已经向领导请示了这个问题。wǒ yǐ jīng xiàng líng dǎo qǐng shì le zhè ge wèn tí
I have already asked my supervisor for instructions about this matter.
How to say “ask for instructions” in Chinese
“Ask for instructions” in Chinese is 请示 (qǐng shì).
A matter is placed before a higher authority so the next action follows an authorized decision.
Example sentences with 请示
上课前，我向老师请示了这道题的解法。shàng kè qián wǒ xiàng lǎo shī qǐng shì le zhè dào tí de jiě fǎ
Before class, I asked my teacher for instructions on how to solve this problem.
Tips for using 请示
- Treating this as a formal workplace action rather than a casual question helps explain why it often names a superior or department as the recipient.