请教

qǐng jiào

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to ask for guidance
2. to consult
3. to seek advice or instruction

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

告诉

gào su

to tell; to inform; to let know

请教是询问，告诉是告知

Synonyms

3 items

咨询

zī xún

to consult

向专业人士请教

指教

zhǐ jiào

to give advice or comments

客气地请人指导

求教

qiú jiào

to ask for advice

谦逊地寻求指导

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 请教 for simple factual questions; it's specifically for seeking guidance or expertise, not for asking everyday information like directions.

Formality

请教 is a polite, formal word used when humbly asking someone for advice or guidance.

Example Sentences

2 shown

我有一个问题想请教您。

I have a question I'd like to ask for your guidance.

领导不耻下问，向年轻员工请教新技术。

The leader was not ashamed to ask and consulted the young employees about the new technology.

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Child Words of 请教

to teach

religion

to ask

请教