请教

qǐng jiào

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1 item

to tell; to inform; to let know

请教是询问，告诉是告知

3 items

to consult

向专业人士请教

to give advice or comments

客气地请人指导

to ask for advice

谦逊地寻求指导

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

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

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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