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    Expressing "to ask for advice" with 请教 (qǐngjiào)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    向 + Person + 请教 + Topic

    Explanation

    请教 (qǐngjiào) means "to consult" or "to ask for advice," and implies a respectful tone toward the person being consulted. It is often used with 向 to indicate whom you are asking, followed by the topic of the consultation.

    Examples

    • 我想向老师请教一个问题。

      Wǒ xiǎng xiàng lǎoshī qǐngjiào yí gè wèntí.

      I'd like to ask the teacher for advice on a question.

    • 有不懂的地方可以随时来请教我。

      Yǒu bù dǒng de dìfang kěyǐ suíshí lái qǐngjiào wǒ.

      If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to come ask me anytime.

    • 他很谦虚，经常向同事请教经验。

      Tā hěn qiānxū, jīngcháng xiàng tóngshì qǐngjiào jīngyàn.

      He is very modest and often seeks advice from his colleagues.

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