请讲
qǐng jiǎng
Please go ahead · trad. 請講
请讲 (qǐng jiǎng) is a polite way to invite someone to speak or "go ahead" when granting them the floor, often used in meetings or formal discussions.
What does 请讲 (qǐng jiǎng) mean?
请讲 (qǐng jiǎng) means “please go ahead” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “please speak.”
When to use it
Polite and formal. It's commonly used by a host or moderator to invite a participant to speak. A more general way to say "please speak" is 请说 (qǐng shuō).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "ching JYANNG." Both syllables have third tones, but the first one shifts to a rising tone when spoken, so it's pronounced "chíng JYANNG."
Other ways to say it
- 请说qǐng shuōplease speak (general)
- 请继续qǐng jìxùplease continue
- 请发言qǐng fāyánplease make a statement (formal)
Examples
您有什么问题，请讲。
nín yǒu shénme wèntí, qǐng jiǎng.
If you have any questions, please speak.
请讲，我们洗耳恭听。
qǐng jiǎng, wǒmen xǐ'ěr gōngtīng.
Please go ahead, we are all ears.
请讲，大家都在等你。
qǐng jiǎng, dàjiā dōu zài děng nǐ.
Please go ahead, everyone is waiting for you.
Pro tip: While 请说 (qǐng shuō) is a general "please speak," 请讲 (qǐng jiǎng) specifically implies granting permission or inviting someone to elaborate on a topic, often in a structured setting.
Related phrases
有什么问题吗？ · Any questions我有一个问题 · I have a question我补充一点 · Let me add one point
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