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How do you say "can i get a refill" in Chinese?

能给我续杯吗

néng gěi wǒ xù bēi ma

Phrase Hanzi

In Chinese, "can i get a refill" is 能给我续杯吗 (néng gěi wǒ xù bēi ma).

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Pronunciation

néng gěi wǒ xù bēi ma lands correctly when you use "néng" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "gěi" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "wǒ" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "xù" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "bēi" held flat and high (first tone), then "ma" kept light and neutral.

Writing and usage

能给我续杯吗 is written using hanzi. It's a phrase, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

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How to remember 能给我续杯吗

Whisper "néng gěi wǒ xù bēi ma" to yourself while picturing can i get a refill; the sound and the image will fuse after a few tries.

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Questions about 能给我续杯吗

How do you pronounce 能给我续杯吗?

néng gěi wǒ xù bēi ma lands correctly when you use "néng" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "gěi" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "wǒ" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "xù" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "bēi" held flat and high (first tone), then "ma" kept light and neutral.

Is 能给我续杯吗 formal or casual?

能给我续杯吗 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 能给我续杯吗 used in Chinese?

能给我续杯吗 is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (can i get a refill).

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