English–Chinese
“ask for” in Chinese
How to say “ask for” in Chinese
“Ask for” in Chinese is 请求 (qǐng qiú).
A stated wish for help or action that can range from a polite appeal to a forceful demand.
Example sentences with 请求
她因迟到向大家请求原谅。tā yīn chí dào xiàng dà jiā qǐng qiú yuán liàng
She asked everyone for forgiveness for being late.
Tips for using 请求
- A request to a school or office often uses this formal word, whereas a child speaking to a close friend usually chooses a simpler everyday expression.
