"doesn't hurt to ask" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 问问无妨
• 问一下总没坏处

Definition

用于鼓励某人去问或请求，强调即使被拒绝也没有什么损失。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于口语化鼓励表达，常在请求、咨询时使用。表示即使对方拒绝也不会有损失，相当于“问问总没坏处”。

Examples

It doesn't hurt to ask if there are any discounts.

有没有折扣，**问问无妨**。

You should apply for the job — it doesn't hurt to ask.

你应该申请这份工作——**问一下总没坏处**。

Can I have a bigger piece of cake? Well, it doesn't hurt to ask.

我能吃一块更大的蛋糕吗？呵呵，**问问无妨**。

"They probably won't say yes, but hey, it doesn't hurt to ask!"

“他们可能不会同意，但**问问无妨**！”

I know it's a long shot, but it doesn't hurt to ask about a raise.

我知道希望不大，但**问问无妨**能不能加薪。

She always tells me it doesn't hurt to ask if I'm unsure about something.

她总是告诉我，遇到不确定的事情时，**问问无妨**。