Definition
劳驾 is a polite way to say 'excuse me' when requesting a favor or action, not when apologizing. Unlike 对不起 and 不好意思, which apologize for a mistake or inconvenience, 劳驾 is used solely to make a polite request. It is also different from 请问, which asks permission to ask a question — 劳驾 directly asks someone to do something.
verb
excuse me (used to politely ask for a favor or to get someone's attention)
Easily confused
- 老家lǎo jiāsound-alikeone's hometown (especially one's ancestral home)
Examples
- 劳驾。láo jià nín bāng wǒ bǎ zhège xiāngzi bān yíxià.Excuse me, could you help me move this box?
- 劳驾。láo jià nín gàosu wǒ dào jīchǎng zěnme zǒu.Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the airport?
- 劳驾。láo jià nín dì gěi wǒ nà běn shū.Excuse me, would you mind passing me that book?
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