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    Expressing suggestion with 让 (ràng) as a polite imperative

    HSK 3
    Suggestion & Advice

    Structure

    让 + Person + Verb + (一下/看看)

    Explanation

    The verb 让 (ràng) can be used to make a polite suggestion or mild command, softening a request by framing it as "letting" someone do something. It is gentler than a direct imperative. For example, 让我想想 means "let me think about it."

    Examples

    • 让我来帮你吧。

      ràng wǒ lái bāng nǐ ba.

      Let me help you.

    • 让我们先休息一下。

      ràng wǒmen xiān xiūxi yíxià.

      Let's take a break first.

    • 让我看看你的作业。

      ràng wǒ kànkan nǐ de zuòyè.

      Let me take a look at your homework.

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