劳驾 láojià excuse me
How to remember 劳驾: 劳 to labor + 驾 to drive = excuse me.
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How it is used
- A polite 'excuse me / may I trouble you' when asking a small favor or passage - 劳驾，让一下 (láojià, ràng yíxià) excuse me, may I get past.
- Spoken, northern-flavored courtesy; used to initiate a request to a stranger.
- Contrast 打扰 (interrupt/disturb, apology) - 劳驾 politely solicits help/action.
Example sentences
- 劳驾，来一杯咖啡。 Láojià, lái yībēi kāfēi.Could I have a cup of coffee?
- 可否劳驾你帮我个忙？ Kěfǒu láojià nǐ bāng wǒ gè máng?Could you please do me a favor?