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请教 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
请教qǐngjiàoto ask for guidanceHSK 5, v, rank #12866, Medium
请教qǐngjiàoto consultHSK 5, v, rank #12866, Medium
qǐngjiào(qing3jiao4) T3
  1. 1to ask for guidance
  2. 2to consult
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March 24, 2026
请教(請教)qǐngjiào(qing3jiao4)

请教 refers to the act of seeking advice or guidance from someone, often in a formal or respectful context. It is commonly used when someone has a question or needs expertise on a specific topic, indicating a willingness to learn from others.

Frequency#12866DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, seeking guidance from elders or experts is a valued practice, reflecting respect and humility. This is often seen in educational settings, where students are encouraged to consult their teachers frequently.

Memory Tip

Imagine a student who is too shy to ask a question but finally gathers the courage to '请' (qing3) for help and '教' (jiao4) the teacher. Visualize them politely raising their hand, representing the respectful nature of consulting someone knowledgeable.

Meanings of 请教

qǐngjiào(qing3jiao4)
1to ask for guidance
2to consult
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About 请教

请教Simplified
請教Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#12866Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 请教

Quick Contrast

请教 (seek advice) vs 咨询 (consult) — use 请教 when emphasizing respect in seeking guidance, while 咨询 is more neutral and formal.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a student who is too shy to ask a question but finally gathers the courage to '请' (qing3) for help and '教' (jiao4) the teacher. Visualize them politely raising their hand, representing the respectful nature of consulting someone knowledgeable.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone used when saying 请教; it should always be polite and respectful. Common collocations include 请教老师 (ask the teacher for guidance) or 请教专家 (consult an expert). Avoid using it in casual or informal contexts where simpler terms would suffice.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 请教 connects to other academic or formal terms related to learning and advice. Students should focus on using it in appropriate contexts, especially in writing and formal conversations, to enhance their language proficiency.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, seeking guidance from elders or experts is a valued practice, reflecting respect and humility. This is often seen in educational settings, where students are encouraged to consult their teachers frequently.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 请教 with 询问 (xun2 wen4), using 请教 in contexts where formality is unnecessary. For example, saying '我请教你这个问题' (I consult you about this question) in a casual situation is inappropriate; it should be simplified to '我问你这个问题' (I ask you this question).

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Component Characters

请qǐngto ask
HSK 110 strokes讠
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教jiāoto teach
HSK 211 strokes攵
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Grammar Patterns of 请教

请教 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 4

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他向老师____了一个问题。

He consulted the teacher about a question.

Example Sentences for 请教 (7)

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你不觉得我们应该向这位年轻人请教几个技术问题吗？

nǐ bù jué dé wǒ mén yīng gāi xiàng zhè wèi nián qīng rén qǐng jiào jī gè jì shù wèn tí ma？

Don't you think we should ask this young man some technical questions?
2
你需要去找训练有素的咨询顾问请教这些问题。

nǐ xū yào qù zhǎo xùn liàn yǒu sù de zī xún gù wèn qǐng jiào zhè xiē wèn tí。

You need to take your problems to a trained counsellor.
3
她先去请教顾问然后再宣布决定.

tā xiān qù qǐng jiào gù wèn rán hòu zài xuān bù jué dìng.

She withdrew to confer with her advisers before announcing a decision.
4
他先去请教他的老师然后再宣布决定.

tā xiān qù qǐng jiào tā de lǎo shī rán hòu zài xuān bù jué dìng.

He withdrew to confer with his teacher before announcing a decision.
5
这些问题请教波斯纳教授算是问对人了。

zhè xiē wèn tí qǐng jiào bō sī nà jiào shòu suàn shì wèn duì rén le。

These questions were tailor-made for Professor Posner.
6
去请教你的老师,把这道题解决了.

qù qǐng jiào nǐ de lǎo shī, , bǎ zhè dào tí jiě jué.

Go and consult with your teacher on solving this problem.
7
您若需要更多的建议，可以回拨电话向同一位顾问请教。

nín ruò xū yào gēng duō de jiàn yì， ， kě yǐ huí bō diàn huà xiàng tóng yī wèi gù wèn qǐng。

If you want further advice, you can call back and speak to the same adviser.

Cultural Notes for 请教

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, seeking guidance from elders or experts is a valued practice, reflecting respect and humility. This is often seen in educational settings, where students are encouraged to consult their teachers frequently.

Frequently Asked Questions about 请教

It's best to avoid using 请教 in casual settings; opt for simpler terms like 问 (wen4) instead.