能送我去吗？

Using this phrase is incredibly simple. Just add your destination at the end if you want to be specific. For example, 能送我去机场吗？ (Can you take me to the airport?). You can also add 你 (nǐ) at the start to say 'Can you...'. If you want to sound extra polite, add 请问 (qǐngwèn) at the beginning. It works perfectly in person or over a quick WeChat message. Just make sure the person actually has a car first!

Use this when the party is over and you're tired. It is perfect for when you are at a friend's house. Use it when you are at the office and a colleague is leaving. It is great for rainy days when taxis are impossible to find. If you are on a date and want to see them again, ask this! It creates a nice moment for a final conversation in the car.

Do not use this with a total stranger on the street. That might look like you are trying to kidnap yourself! Avoid using it with high-level bosses unless you are very close. It can feel a bit too 'needy' in a strictly professional setting. Also, do not use it if the person is clearly busy. If they are holding two crying babies, maybe call a Didi instead.

In China, 'sending' someone is a sign of deep hospitality. Hosts often insist on 'sending' guests all the way to their car or the bus stop. It shows that the relationship is valued. Asking to be 'sent' isn't just about the ride. It is about the extra time spent together. It is a very 'pro-social' request in Chinese culture. It shows you trust the other person.

If you want to be more casual, say 送我一下 (sòng wǒ yīxià). This means 'give me a quick lift.' If you are asking a taxi driver, use 去... (qù) instead. To be very formal, use 您能送我吗？ (nín néng sòng wǒ ma?). You might also hear 顺路送我吗？ (shùnlù sòng wǒ ma?). This means 'Are you going my way?'. It is the ultimate polite way to ask without being a burden.