我有一个问题
wǒ yǒu yī gè wèntí
I have a question · trad. 我有一個問題
我有一个问题 (wǒ yǒu yí ge wèntí) is a common and polite way to state that you have a question. It is widely used in various settings, including business meetings, classrooms, or any situation where you need to ask for clarification or information.
What does 我有一个问题 (wǒ yǒu yī gè wèntí) mean?
我有一个问题 (wǒ yǒu yī gè wèntí) means “I have a question” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “I have one question.”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. It's appropriate for formal and informal settings, including business meetings, as noted by the curator. A slightly more direct way to initiate a question might be 请问 (qǐngwèn), meaning "May I ask...".
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “waw yoh ee guh wen-TEE.” The tones are falling, rising, rising (for yí ge), and falling-rising.
Other ways to say it
- 请问qǐngwènMay I ask (a question)?
- 我有个问题想问一下。wǒ yǒu gè wèntí xiǎng wèn yīxià.I have a question I'd like to ask.
- 不好意思，我有个问题。bù hǎo yìsi, wǒ yǒu gè wèntí.Excuse me, I have a question.
Examples
我有一个问题，关于这个项目的预算。
wǒ yǒu yī gè wèntí, guānyú zhè gè xiàngmù de yùsuàn.
I have a question regarding the budget for this project.
老师，我有一个问题。
lǎoshī, wǒ yǒu yī gè wèntí.
Teacher, I have a question.
请问，我有一个问题。
qǐngwèn, wǒ yǒu yī gè wèntí.
Excuse me, I have a question.
Pro tip: The "一" in "一个" often changes to a rising tone (yí) before a falling tone (gè), making it "yí ge" in natural speech.
Related phrases
我先介绍一下 · Let me give a quick introduction有什么问题吗？ · Any questions请讲 · Please go ahead
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