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March 24, 2026
拜托(拜託)bàituō(bai4tuo1)
拜托 is a phrase used to make a request or plea for someone to do something. It conveys a sense of urgency or importance, often used in informal contexts among friends or family. The phrase can also express a degree of exasperation or emphasis in asking someone for a favor.
Frequency#405DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making requests often involves a degree of politeness and indirectness. Using 拜托 reflects the cultural value placed on relationships and can strengthen bonds when used appropriately among friends.
Memory Tip
Imagine a friend named 'Bai' who always 'tuo's (or throws) his responsibilities onto you. To get him to help, you say '拜托' with a pleading look, emphasizing your need. This visual can help you remember both the sound and meaning of the phrase.
Meanings of 拜托
bàituō(bai4tuo1)
1to request sb to do sth
2please!
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About 拜托
拜托Simplified
拜託Traditional
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名词míngcínrtv (n.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 拜托
Quick Contrast
求 (qiú) — use 拜托 when conveying urgency or exasperation in a request, while 求 is more neutral and straightforward.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a friend named 'Bai' who always 'tuo's (or throws) his responsibilities onto you. To get him to help, you say '拜托' with a pleading look, emphasizing your need. This visual can help you remember both the sound and meaning of the phrase.
Usage Notes
拜托 is typically used in informal situations, so avoid using it in formal or professional contexts. Common collocations include 拜托你 (please, I ask you) or 拜托帮忙 (please help). Be aware of the tone; if said too forcefully, it may come off as demanding rather than pleading.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 term, 拜托 connects with other advanced phrases that express requests or desires. Focus on understanding its emotional nuance and practice using it in various contexts to enhance your conversational skills.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, making requests often involves a degree of politeness and indirectness. Using 拜托 reflects the cultural value placed on relationships and can strengthen bonds when used appropriately among friends.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 拜托 with 请 (qǐng) and use it in overly formal situations. For example, saying '拜托您' in a formal context is incorrect; it should be '请您'.
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Grammar Patterns of 拜托
拜托 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
In Chinese culture, making requests often involves a degree of politeness and indirectness. Using 拜托 reflects the cultural value placed on relationships and can strengthen bonds when used appropriately among friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about 拜托
No, 拜托 is informal and should be avoided in formal communications. Instead, use more polite phrases.
请 (qǐng) is a more standard and polite way to ask for something, while 拜托 has a more casual, urgent connotation.
Primarily, yes, but it can also express frustration or emphasis when asking someone to do something.
