How to Say ‘Could you’ in Simplified Chinese
您能不能
💬 Usage Tip: A courteous way to ask for help or a favor.
🇨🇳 In China: Adding 您 (neen) for politeness is appreciated in formal interactions.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
您
[nín]
you (polite)
Respectful term for addressing someone.
您能不能稍等一下？
Can you wait a moment?
能不能
[néng bù néng]
can or cannot
Used to ask for permission or possibility.
您能不能再说一次？
Can you say it once more?
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