请问

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Excuse Me" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 请问
Pinyin: qǐng wèn
Pronunciation: qing3 wen4
English Translation: Excuse me

Usage:

"请问 (qǐng wèn)" is a polite way to get someone's attention or ask a question in Chinese. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as:

Asking for directions
Asking for help
Getting someone's attention in a public place
Example:

Chinese: 请问，厕所在哪里？
Pinyin: Qǐng wèn, cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?
English: Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
Variations:

There are a few variations of "请问 (qǐng wèn)" that you may hear:

请问一下 (qǐng wèn yīxià): A more polite way to ask a question, literally meaning "excuse me, let me ask you something."
打扰一下 (dǎrǎo yīxià): A more informal way to get someone's attention, literally meaning "excuse me for interrupting."
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "请问 (qǐng wèn)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "excuse me" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "请问 (qǐng wèn)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"请问 (qǐng wèn)" is typically used when you are addressing someone who is older than you or in a position of authority.
To be even more polite, you can add the person's title or name after "请问 (qǐng wèn)." For example, "请问老师 (qǐng wèn lǎoshī)" means "excuse me, teacher."
In some regions of China, people may also use "打扰一下 (dǎrǎo yīxià)" to get someone's attention in a public place.