How to Say ‘Are there’ in Traditional Chinese
請問有
qǐng wèn yǒu
[qǐng wèn yǒu]
💬 Usage Tip: [有] means "there is/are" in patterns like [請問有…嗎？]. It's a very common way to ask whether something is available: [請問有素食嗎？].
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: [請問] softens a question and is especially useful with staff or strangers in Taiwan. It makes even direct questions sound more courteous.
Phrase Breakdown
請問
qǐng wèn
[qǐng wèn]
may I ask
Used to politely ask a question.
請問有什麼推薦的菜？
May I ask if there are any recommended dishes?
有
yǒu
[yǒu]
have
Possess or contain.
你們有素食菜嗎？
Do you have vegetarian dishes?
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