请扫这个二维码
qǐng sǎo zhège èrwéimǎ
Please scan this qr code · trad. 請掃這個二維碼
请扫这个二维码 (qǐng sǎo zhège èrwéimǎ) means 'Please scan this QR code.' It is a very common and direct instruction used in China to prompt someone to scan a QR code for various purposes like accessing menus, making payments, or getting information.
What does 请扫这个二维码 (qǐng sǎo zhège èrwéimǎ) mean?
请扫这个二维码 (qǐng sǎo zhège èrwéimǎ) means “please scan this qr code” in English.
When to use it
Neutral and polite. This is a direct and common way to ask someone to scan a QR code, often seen in public places or businesses. For a slightly more formal 'scan,' you could use 扫描 (sǎomiáo).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “ching SAOW juh-guh URR-way-mah.” Pay attention to the rising tone on 请, the third tone on 扫, and the distinct tones of 二维码.
Other ways to say it
- 请扫码qǐng sǎomǎPlease scan the code (shorter)
- 扫描二维码sǎomiáo èrwéimǎScan the QR code (more formal verb)
- 扫一扫sǎo yī sǎoScan (colloquial, often for app functions)
Examples
请扫这个二维码，查看菜单。
qǐng sǎo zhège èrwéimǎ, chákàn càidān.
Please scan this QR code to view the menu.
请扫码支付。
qǐng sǎomǎ zhīfù.
Please scan the code to pay.
你可以扫一扫，加入我们的群聊。
nǐ kěyǐ sǎo yī sǎo, jiārù wǒmen de qúnliáo.
You can scan to join our group chat.
Pro tip: QR codes (二维码) are ubiquitous in China for payments, menus, Wi-Fi, and more. Mastering this phrase is key to navigating daily life there.
Related phrases
您可以用手机给我看吗？ · Could you show me on your phone这边有中文说明 · There's a chinese explanation here洗手间在里面 · The restroom is inside
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