师傅，麻烦快一点
shīfu, máfan kuài yīdiǎn
Driver, a bit faster please · trad. 師傅，麻煩快一點
师傅，麻烦快一点 (Shīfu, máfan kuài yìdiǎn) is a polite request to a driver or service person to speed up slightly. It combines the respectful address 师傅 with 麻烦, a common way to soften a request.
What does 师傅，麻烦快一点 (shīfu, máfan kuài yīdiǎn) mean?
师傅，麻烦快一点 (shīfu, máfan kuài yīdiǎn) means “driver, a bit faster please” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “master, trouble a bit faster.”
When to use it
Polite and appropriate for addressing taxi drivers, delivery people, or other service workers. 师傅 is a respectful term for skilled workers. For a slightly more formal or deferential tone, you can add 您 (nín) after 麻烦.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “SHEE-foo, MAH-fahn KWY EE-dyen.” The tones are generally high-flat, rising, falling, and then a light neutral tone.
Other ways to say it
- 麻烦您快一点máfan nín kuài yīdiǎnPlease faster.
- 慢一点màn yīdiǎnA bit slower.
Examples
师傅，麻烦快一点，我赶时间。
shīfu, máfan kuài yīdiǎn, wǒ gǎn shíjiān.
Driver, a bit faster please, I'm in a hurry.
师傅，麻烦快一点，谢谢您。
shīfu, máfan kuài yīdiǎn, xièxie nín.
Driver, a bit faster please, thank you.
请问，我们能快一点吗？
qǐngwèn, wǒmen néng kuài yīdiǎn ma?
Excuse me, can we go a bit faster?
Pro tip: Using 麻烦 (máfan, “to bother” or “trouble”) before a request makes it much more polite than a direct command, showing consideration for the other person.
Related phrases
多长时间能到？ · How long will it take请帮我叫出租车 · Please call a taxi for me我要一张票 · One ticket, please
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