"if you please" in Chinese (Simplified)
请问(正式)劳驾(正式)
Definition
一种正式且稍带旧时风格的礼貌请求方式,类似于说“请”或“劳驾”。有时也用于表达惊讶或强调。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
非常正式且带有复古感,很少在日常口语中使用,常见于文学、戏剧或模仿高雅口吻时。日常情景下更建议用“请”。
Examples
Pass me the salt, if you please.
请把盐递给我,**请问**。
Take your seats, if you please.
请坐,**请问**。
Come in, if you please.
请进,**劳驾**。
Could you move a little to the left, if you please?
请往左边挪一下,**请问**?
I'll take another cup of tea, if you please.
我再要一杯茶,**劳驾**。
If you don't mind, I'll wait here, if you please.
如果您不介意,我就在这里等,**请问**。