Meaning
Cách sử dụng:
Ví dụ:
Today's Sentences
- Can I ask you something?
- Can I ask you for a favor?
- Can I ask you what you think of this?
- Can I ask you what colors go together?
- Can I ask you how this works?
- Writer's Note
01
Can I ask you something?
Situation
Can I ask you something?
Is this your textbook?
Đây có phải là sách giáo khoa của bạn không?
Yes it is, I thought I had lost it.
I saw you sitting here earlier.
Thank you so much.
02
Can I ask you for a favor?
Situation 1
Hey, can I ask you for a favor?
Sure.
What is it?
Đó là gì?
I’m moving this weekend and need some help.
I think I can help.
Send me the details and I’ll see you then!
Hãy gửi cho tôi chi tiết và tôi sẽ gặp bạn sau!
Situation 2
Do you have a minute?
Sure.
Can I ask you for a favor?
Ask away!
03
Can I ask you what you think of this?
Situation 1
Can I ask you what you think of this?
Is there a problem?
This isn’t the food I ordered.
I’m terribly sorry.
Your original order will be out asap.
Đơn hàng gốc của bạn sẽ được giao ngay lập tức.
Situation 2
Can I ask you what you think of this?
OMG, what happened to the wall?
I wanted to surprise you and redesign the room.
Redesign? You tore down the wall?!
04
Can I ask you what colors go together?
Situation
Can I ask you what colors go together?
Well, in this case cherry red and off-white.
How about these?
These ones seem to clash too.
05
Can I ask you how this works?
Situation 1
Can I ask you how this works?
Of course.
It’s all about understanding the basics of gear theory.
Điều quan trọng là hiểu được những kiến thức cơ bản về lý thuyết bánh răng.
Do you mean the theory that gears are wheels with teeth shaped to make the wheel turn?
Exactly!
Situation 2
Can I ask you how this works?
It’s basically an automating pour-over technology similar to your drip coffee.
That’s amazing!
It really does make a perfect and consistent cup of coffee.
Writer's Note
The phrase "Can I ask you" is a polite and commonly used way to start a question or request someone's permission to ask something personal, sensitive, or important.
Here are some key points about the phrase "Can I ask you".
- Function: Requesting Permission to Ask a Question
👉 Used to politely introduce a question, especially when the topic might be personal, serious, or unexpected.
👉 It softens the question and shows respect for the other person’s boundaries.
Examples:
👉 Can I ask you something personal?
👉 Can I ask you a quick question? - Structure:
"Can I ask you" + noun / question / about + topic?
Examples:
👉 Can I ask you a favor?
👉 Can I ask you something important?
👉 Can I ask you about your experience?
👉 Được dùng để giới thiệu câu hỏi một cách lịch sự, đặc biệt khi chủ đề có thể mang tính cá nhân, nghiêm túc hoặc bất ngờ.
👉 Nó làm dịu đi câu hỏi và thể hiện sự tôn trọng đối với ranh giới của người khác.
Ví dụ:
👉 Can I ask you something personal?
👉 Can I ask you a quick question?
“Can I ask you” + danh từ / câu hỏi / về + chủ đề?
Ví dụ:
👉 Can I ask you a favor?
👉 Can I ask you something important?
👉 Can I ask you about your experience?
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