请给我水。

When to use

Use this phrase to quickly and politely request water at a restaurant or cafe.

How it works

This follows the common request pattern: 'Please give me [noun]'.

• 请 (qǐng): please
• 给 (gěi): to give
• 我 (wǒ): me
• 水 (shuǐ): water

Direct Object

In the structure 'Verb + Indirect Object + Direct Object', '我 (wǒ)' is the indirect object (recipient) and '水 (shuǐ)' is the direct object (what is given). This is a very common sentence pattern in Chinese.

Notes

A concise and polite way to order water.