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to ask for instructions

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

qing3shi4 • qǐngshì

Meaning


Primary

to ask for instructions

Alternatives

ask for instructions, asking for instructions, asks for instructions, asked for instructions, ask for instruction

Mnemonic


请示 To ask for instructions is 请 to invite someone 示 to show you what to do.

Usage


出发 前 请示 老师。

Ask the teacher for instructions before setting out.

遇到 问题 时, 先 请示 经理。

When you encounter a problem, ask the manager for instructions first.

更改 计划 前, 我 先 请示 主任。

Before changing the plan, I’ll ask the director for instructions.